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15 and 17 years of age, inclusive, need a guarantor when making arrangements withthe bank).8.3 Application Procedures:To apply for a student business loan, a written business plan must be prepared,including a cash flow forecast and personal information sheets. The BDC will startreviewing all applications as of April 1, 1997. Funding is limited and will be madeavailable on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Student Business Loans are available inNewfoundland, Québec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the NWTand the Yukon.If the proposed business is a partnership, all partners must be eligible for the loan andall partners will be jointly and severally liable for the loan repayment. Only one loan willbe issued per business partnership. The proposed business must provide either aproduct or a service and must fall under the general definition of an independent privatebusiness.8.4 Contact:Human Resource Centre of Canada (HR.CC) or the Human Resource Centre of Canada forStudents; Internet: http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.caThe Government of Canada Youth Info Line at 1 800 935-5555 E-mail: ysc@istar.ca9.0 PROGRAM: HUMAN RESOURCE CENTRES OF CANADA FOR STUDENTS(HRCC-S)Usually open from May to August, these offices help students find jobs and employersfind workers. The overall purpose of the HRCC-S is to assist students in finding summeremployment, providing them with group information sessions on job hunting, résuméwriting and preparing for interviews.9.1 Benefits to Participants:For almost 30 years now, the key element to the success of the HRCC-S has been"students helping students". Employers can list job openings at no charge, and studentscan find out which employers have jobs available and contact them directly. HRCC-Sare a precious tool for students who want to sharpen their job search skills.The job market has changed and young people face a tougher, more complex marketthan ever before. Group information sessions can help students get that job-readyattitude. Employers benefit by finding capable, enthusiastic young workers with that jobreadyattitude.Pg. 180