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Un souhait local

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2025

Julien and James, 18, founded a greeting card business with classmates in Ottawa. It was a school project the duo decided to pursue after high school, even though they had no interest in cards! They dream of selling their cards to large corporations, and to achieve this, they meet a dynamic duo of entrepreneurs who can help them.

Levels:
Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Subjects:
Guidance and Career Education Business Studies Accounting and Entrepreneurship Business Leadership and Marketing Information and Communication Technology
Skills:
Collaboration Communication Creativity Entrepreneurship Critical Thinking
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E1 : Une envolée réussie

Ottawa-based start-up High Top View was created by 17-year-old Yannick and Reese, thanks to a drone they received as a gift! The duo offers aerial photography and video services. They think big for their business.
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E2 : L'univers sucré d'Anne-Sophie

Originally from Quebec City, Anne-Sophie is 14 years old and already has 6 years of pastry experience! More than just desserts, she offers many services and products for sweet tooths. She has big plans for her business.
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E3 : Plus que de la soupe

Victoria opened her own restaurant in Gatineau when she was just 13 years old. It's a way for her to share her culture, one pho soup at a time! Her dream is to open franchises.
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E4 : Des bracelets essentiels

Kami, 16, founded her bracelet-making business five years ago. It's just another project in the super-busy life of this athlete from Drummond, New Brunswick.
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E5 : Un souhait local

Aged 18, James and Julien founded their greeting card business in Ottawa as part of a school program. It was a project that introduced them to the business world.
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E6 : Rêver grand!

In Sudbury, 17-year-old Roxane became an entrepreneur thanks to school! She realized her dream of launching a lip gloss business that she makes herself.
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E7 : Une vraie histoire de pêche

With a passion for fishing, brothers Zach (17) and Fred (15) from Shediac, New Brunswick, have created a business selling realistic decals for lures.
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E8 : L'Afrique pour emporter

Originally from the Ivory Coast, 18-year-old Leila has set up a business in Sudbury, introducing people to the African pastries she bakes herself.
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E9 : Ohlala de Sophie!

Sophie's Ohlala is a New Brunswick-based artisan treat and dog accessory company run by Sophie, 13, and her brother Félix, 15.
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E10 : Passion mode

At 17, Tcheli runs her own clothing collection in Ottawa. A range that reflects her style: comfortable, easy to style, and accessible.
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E11 : Bye bye le plastique

Mikaël, 17, and Thomas, 18, have a very specific goal: to revolutionize the way we consume liquids. The two Gatineau residents invented their ideal product to achieve their goals.
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E12 : Une passion virtuelle

At 12 years old, Emlyn founded an online tutoring service in Elliot Lake, Ontario, where she offers reading lessons in English and French. A little something: she's only been speaking French for 5 years!
    Levels:
    Secondary Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
    Subjects:
    Guidance and Career Education Business Studies Accounting and Entrepreneurship Business Leadership and Marketing Information and Communication Technology
    Skills:
    Collaboration Communication Creativity Entrepreneurship Critical Thinking