Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, March 28, 2023 - The PWK Youth Entrepreneur Showcase has been a resounding success, with young entrepreneurs from grades 7 and 8 showcasing their innovative businesses and ideas.
The event held at PWK Gym on March 23, 2023, brought together more than 50 young entrepreneurs, who displayed their products and services to a large audience of over 250 people including, montors, and customers.
The showcase was organized by the Town of Fort Smith in collaboration with PWK and Power Play Young Entrepreneurs, a registered charity that aims to promote entrepreneurship among young Canadians by helping them to prepare for the future of work. The organization assisted by PWK teachers provided young entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and funding to help them launch their businesses.
The showcase featured a wide variety of businesses, including fashion, crafts, and technology. Some of the standout businesses featured items such as magnets, wooden signs, keychains, artwork and more. The event was a great opportunity for young entrepreneurs to gain exposure and build their networks. Many of the businesses received interest from customers, and some even had opportunities to further develop products. Fort Smith is the first northern community to participate in this initiative.
"We are thrilled with the success of the showcase and the amazing businesses that were showcased," said Diane Seals, the Economic Development Officer at the Town of Fort Smith. "These young entrepreneurs are the future of our economy, and we are proud to support them in their journey."
The Youth Entrepreneur Showcase is just one of the many initiatives that the Town of Fort Smith in collaboration with Power Play Youth Entrepreneur is undertaking to promote entrepreneurship among young people. The organization is committed to providing young people with the resources and support they need to turn their ideas into successful businesses. “The kids were really excited, and they had smiles on their faces all day,” said Nathan Snell, grade 7 teacher at PWK high school.
For more information on Power Play Young Entrepreneurs and its programs, please visit www.powerplay4success.com.