The First High School Business Incubator in Ontario – Powered by Sheridan EDGE

Empower your students with everything they need to build their own businesses — while still in high school.

Sheridan EDGE offers one of the first high school business incubators in Ontario, providing students with a structured startup pathway. In this webinar, you’ll discover how mentorship, workshops, and hands-on business experience prepare students for entrepreneurship before college.

This is your chance to offer students an alternative career path that gives them a future in entrepreneurship.

Unlock Future Entrepreneurs

Traditional career pathways don’t work for every student. While many excel in university-bound programs, others have an entrepreneurial mindset but lack structured guidance, mentorship, and access. High school career counselors play a crucial role in helping these students, yet many struggle to find hands-on, career-focused business programs that go beyond theoretical business courses.

That’s where Sheridan EDGE’s High School Startup Incubator comes in.

This free, structured entrepreneurship program is designed to help students start real businesses while still in high school. Backed by Sheridan College, industry mentors, and a proven startup incubation model, this program provides early access to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, ensuring students develop they get everything they need to succeed.

Structured Business Incubator

The EDGE High School Startup Incubator is a first-of-its-kind structured business incubator. Students will develop business plans, create a minimum viable product (MVP), and test their ideas in real markets.

Mentorship from Experts

Many students have business ideas but lack guidance and industry connections. EDGE connects them with experienced entrepreneurs through 1-on-1 mentorship, live workshops, and Q&A sessions. These experts provide real-world insights and feedback to help students navigate entrepreneurship.

Memberships for Students

Select high school students can join EDGE early, gaining access to Sheridan’s incubator, networking events, and co-working spaces before college. This real-world startup environment helps students develop business skills and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.

Hands-on Experience

EDGE ensures students build and launch real businesses, not just study theory. Through pitch competitions, demo days, and funding opportunities, students gain practical experience in sales, marketing, and finance.

Direct Pathway from School

Students who succeed in the EDGE incubator can transition into Sheridan’s programs for continued growth. This career pathway helps students move from high school business ideas to full-fledged startups with ongoing mentorship and funding.

Why Entrepreneurship Education Matters for High School Students

Entrepreneurship is no longer just for business majors or college graduates—it’s becoming a major career path for today’s students. Schools across North America are recognizing this shift, integrating entrepreneurship programs to equip students with the skills they need to innovate, lead, and create their own opportunities.

Youth Entrepreneurship is Growing Rapidly – Studies show that young entrepreneurs are starting businesses at nearly twice the rate of older generations, with entrepreneurship reaching record highs worldwide.
Students Want More Than Just a Paycheck – Research shows that founders under 35 are twice as likely to launch startups focused on solving social or environmental challenges, rather than just making a profit.
Education is Adapting to the Trend – 42 U.S. states now include entrepreneurship in K-12 education, and global universities have expanded entrepreneurship programs by 24% in recent years.

For career counselors, this presents an incredible opportunity to guide students toward a future where they don’t just look for jobs—they create them.

Meet Your Speakers

Testimonials

"As a career counselor, I often struggled to find structured entrepreneurship programs for my students. EDGE has been a game-changer—giving them real-world startup experience while they’re still in high school."

Sarah M.

High School Career Counselor

"EDGE gave me the confidence and mentorship I needed to turn my business idea into reality. I pitched my startup, won funding, and now I have real customers—all before graduating high school!"

Ryan T.

EDGE Program Graduate

"Many of my students don’t see themselves in traditional career paths, but EDGE opened their eyes to entrepreneurship as a real option. It’s exciting to see them develop business skills at such a young age."

Lisa K

High School Business Teacher

Partners

Explore More Entrepreneurship Pathways

Sheridan EDGE offers a full ecosystem for student entrepreneurs. Discover how career counselors can guide students into different entrepreneurial opportunities:

🔹 Connecting students with startup internships and workspace access.
🔹 How students can gain early access to Sheridan’s incubator.
🔹 Leveraging municipal resources to support young entrepreneurs.
🔹 A platform where students can sell their startup products and services.

Give Your Students the EDGE in Entrepreneurship!

The future of work is changing, and students who develop entrepreneurial skills early will have a competitive advantage—whether they start their own businesses or enter the workforce. As a career counselor, you play a vital role in shaping their futures.

Join us for this exclusive webinar to learn how Sheridan EDGE – one of the best high school business incubators in Ontario, can help your students:

✅ Gain hands-on experience launching real businesses
✅ Access mentorship from successful entrepreneurs
✅ Compete in startup pitch competitions for funding
✅ Build a direct pathway from high school to Sheridan’s entrepreneurship programs

Register now and receive “The High School Counselor’s Guide to Student Entrepreneurship” – a comprehensive resource filled with insights, success stories, and practical steps to integrate entrepreneurship into your school’s career guidance.