Do you want to champion positive change in your community?
Youth in our region are incredibly entrepreneurial and have great ideas for new businesses. That’s why the Piney Regional Chamber of Commerce has been providing opportunities for youth to experience a variety of career options right here in southeast Manitoba.
If you have creative ideas for business, or a passion for local community clubs, or if you’d like to gain work experience through mentorship, the PRCC wants to help. It is our mission to make it viable for young entrepreneurs to stay in our region and work with us to enhance our region for work, play, raising families and doing business.
PRCC Youth Entrepreneur Challenge
In May 2026, the Piney Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its second Youth Entrepreneur Challenge. This dynamic “Dragon’s Den” style event invites students from across the region to pitch their innovative business ideas for a chance to win cash prizes and gain valuable entrepreneurial experience. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.
Learn more about the 2025 Youth Entrepreneur Challenge
Career Symposium
A partnership of the Piney Regional Chamber of Commerce (PRCC), the RMs of Piney and Stuartburn, local schools and Sunrise Corner Economic Development, the Career Symposium is a bi-annual event that provides local career advice and information to students and residents of southeast Manitoba.
Since 2018, it has been connecting future employees to local businesses and is building awareness of the unique opportunities in our region. It’s a great place for youth to secure a summer job, meet future employers, find a mentor, or get ideas for your own future business.
Learn more about the Career Symposium
Get inspired for the future by checking out the videos below:
Find Your Path: Direct to the Workforce
Learn about some of the career options available in in our region that offer on-the-job training.
Find Your Path: Entrepreneurship
According to the 2021 census, the Sunrise Corner (Piney-Stuartburn) region has twice the level of entrepreneurship than the Manitoba average. Hear from local business owners as they discuss their journey into successful entrepreneurial ventures.
Find Your Path: Post-Secondary
Going away to get an education and coming back to your hometown to build a life is a viable choice for many. Learn how higher education can help you contribute back to your community.
Youth Survey
How are we trying to make our Chamber more youth-friendly?
A survey was conducted at Ross L Gray School and Arborgate School to learn about the youth’s interests in the Piney Regional Chamber of Commerce. The survey pertained to three significant areas: youth volunteerism within the community as a volunteer credit, the career symposium, and the youth membership and mentorship. Over 80 students participated in the survey.
Learn more about the survey results
Contact UsYouth Membership
Got business ideas or an interest in entrepreneurship? No matter which industry you’re interested in, the PRCC wants you on our team!
Opportunities for Youth
- Participate in meetings and networking events
- Mentorship opportunities
- Add professional development to your CV and resume
- Gain help and advice to set up your own business
- Have your voice heard; make your community more sustainable and friendly