4% — Sunday, Octeber 24, 1999 — North Shore News Youth in business YOUNG people will learn they have what it takes to start a business at a Youth Business and Entrepreneurship Training workshop being heid in Vancouver next Wednesdaday. “As part of Small Business Week in B.C., I encourage young men and women who are interested in business and self-employment to attend a You BET! workshop,” said Minister of Smal! Business, Tourism and Culture fan Waddell. “We live in an age when youth have greater access to the technology and resources that ca help them start a business. They can exercise more control over their own economic des- tiny. It is no fonger rare to see young people combine their - ideas, education and determi- nation. to accomplish what would have seemed unattain- able a generation ago.” ” : You: BET?! is part of Youth B.C.,. a $34-million will be held at the Fraserview Hall at 8240 Fraser St. in Vancouver. The workshop runs from 9 am. to 4 p.m. There is a $3 admission charge to cover materials. “F have seen many examples of how the You BET! program is contributing to the strength and diversity of B.C.’s small business — economy,” said Waddell. “This program can be a launching pad for young pea- ple to create larger, more dynaniic businesses of rhe future that will employ others in their community.” This fall, over 1,600 youth will participate in You ‘BET! workshops in more than 40 communities across — the province. The program consists of three stages that focus on developing ideas, self-confi- dence, marketing strategies and financial skills. You BET! also offers a mentorship component that. matches participants with .. experienced local business 7 ple for guidance’ and - advice during the business plan devel- opment and initiation phase Youth Options B.C. offers ‘affordable access to a variety of employment. programs. Other nor provide. youth . with on. environmental pro- - jobs in science and tech- ology and heip' finding their a ‘more information: on SUSAN Francis, training ooo C) sount at Porteau Cove. You BET! or Youth Options B.C. call a representative toll- free at 1-877-BC-YOUTH or visit the Youth Office Web site at: on the Internet. e.pads. and rear.shoes ‘all: in-stock muffle “Living sea coordinator for the Living Reef Project, was on hand Jast Sunday for the marine tite . Feology | Centre Proptin for-P. chool event was organized by the Underwater Council of 8.C. Info: 929-1813. TuEsony Library Club: For Grades 4- 6, at 3:45 p.m., Tuesday. Oct. 26, at the North Van City Library. Pre-register: 980- 4424. Babytime: For 6-24 months ‘accompanied by a parent or carcgiver at the West Van ‘Memoriai Library. Stories, songs, and... fingerplays. Tuesdays, Register in person or by call- ing 925-7408. Drop-in. Babes Storytime: For. 6-24 months ..at© ‘th North’: Yai City... Library. Tuesday and hursday: .at™ : 10:30 980-4424. Drop-in Storytime: Fun: For. Wednesdays,. at 10:30 am. and 1:30 p.m..and Fridays, at 10:30. a.m., ‘at the. West V: Memorial Library. info: 925-." . 7408. : sat .10:39 am. 3-5-year-olds.::. Drop-in Toddlers Storytime: For 2-3- -year-olds at the North Ven © City. Library. . Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m..or 1} a.m. Info: 980-4424, Halloween Puppet: Show: Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 1:30 - p.m., and Friday, Oct. 29 at 10:30. p.m., West > Van Memorial Library. A‘ hal hour of ghostly fun for. agi 3-5. Pre- “register: 925-7401 THURSDAYS Babytime: For 6-24 months’ accompanied by a-parento caregiver at the..West - Van Memorial: Library. Stories From: unique ‘to. antique, we have Vancouver's best selection of - absolutely, truly, fabulous things f for the home. aoe Country ; Furniture ~ ese = 3¢ 3097 Granvilie, St., Vancouver tel. 738-6411