Startup Launch

Providing high school learners across the Kootenays with training and coaching to develop and operate social enterprises

In 2022 the Kootenay Youth Entrepreneurship (KYE) program was proposed as a collaborative, multifaceted program that aimed at introducing entrepreneurial skills to youth aged 16-30 across the Kootenay Development Region.

Discover entrepreneurship and attend events and skill-building seminars tailored to your needs to launch a business!

KAST extends its gratitude to JABC for an outstanding 2023/2024 year of fostering entrepreneurship, driving innovation, and successfully launching real-life businesses!

Career training, upskilling, and networking with a focus on technology and innovation.