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BEBC PROGRAMS

Black Youth Business Program

Two pathways for Black youth ages 4–25: a 12-week business accelerator and a financial literacy foundation program. Building the next generation of Black entrepreneurs.

TWO PATHWAYS

Two pathways for Black youth

Ages 14–25

Black Youth Business Accelerator

A 12-week accelerator program equipping Black youth with entrepreneurship skills, business planning, mentorship, and access to capital. Four pillars: foundation, planning, launch, and scale.

12 weeks · National
Ages 4–25

Financial Literacy Youth Training

Age-appropriate financial literacy curriculum covering money mindset, saving, budgeting, and the fundamentals of building wealth. Available for youth and young entrepreneurs across Canada.

Flexible schedule · National

PATHWAY 1

Black Youth Business Accelerator

A structured 12-week program designed to equip Black youth entrepreneurs with the skills, tools, and network to launch and grow real businesses. From business concept to pitch-ready plan.

1

Business Foundation

Entrepreneurship mindset, idea validation, market research, and identifying your customer.

2

Business Planning

Business model canvas, financial projections, legal structure, and building a one-page business plan.

3

Launch & Marketing

Brand identity, digital marketing, social media strategy, and getting your first customers.

4

Scale & Pitch

Growth strategy, investor readiness, pitch deck development, and demo day presentation.

PATHWAY 2

Financial Literacy Youth Training

Age-appropriate financial education that builds the money mindset, habits, and knowledge Black youth need to thrive. Available for youth ages 4–25, with curriculum tailored to each age group.

Ages 4–12

Early Learning

Money mindset, saving habits, and the basics of earning and spending through age-appropriate activities.

Ages 13–17

Teen Foundations

Budgeting, banking, credit basics, and introduction to entrepreneurship and earning income.

Ages 18–25

Young Adult Track

Investing basics, business finance, CRA basics, and building long-term financial resilience.

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NEXT GENERATION

Empowering the next generation of Black entrepreneurs.

BEBC Society is committed to building pathways for Black youth from their first dollar to their first business.

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