Employer/Company Requirements

I attest that I am located in Alberta, Canada.

I attest that I am a registered business in Canada with a valid business number.

I understand that I must provide adequate information about my business to the best of my ability, limiting changes once students are approved for the project.

I understand that I must be available for a discussion with the TalentED YYC program team to initiate the relationship and confirm that the business is an appropriate fit for the program.

I understand that the deliverables for this program include only:

A 10-15 page business plan with the following outline:

I understand that students work as consultants; the more time that I dedicate to them, the better information the students have to produce their final paper. Students need to collect information to produce a comprehensive business plan.

I understand that the project timelines must align with the TalentED YYC program schedule:

Teams will begin the application process in early September, 2024.

I must select only one team and accept their application by September 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM MDT.

I will work with and mentor the selected team, meeting at least once per week, in person when possible.

Teams cannot be invited directly by the employer.

I understand that as the employer, I must make a good-faith effort to ensure that the project allows each of the 3-5 students 50 hours of experience.

I understand that I must provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to the students who are working on my project(s). I must be responsive to any questions, and check in on progress to help ensure a good result.

Upon completion of the project, I will confirm with the TalentED YYC program team that each student has completed the business plan, by providing comprehensive feedback on the platform.