Serge Boghossian, a 16‑year‑old Mississauga student, launched Jobbli on November 2025, a free online platform that connects teenagers aged 14‑17 with local part‑time jobs.
The idea sparked when Boghossian watched friends struggle to find first jobs; he spent two weeks researching and then coded the platform entirely on his own, drawing on experience from a prior HTML/JavaScript messaging site.
Jobbli uses Supabase for built‑in security, allowing teens to browse, apply and message employers without revealing personal data; Boghossian said the privacy layer was designed to shield minors from harmful links.
The platform launched Version 1.0 to gather real‑world feedback; parents and teens welcomed it, and local businesses like Greenfield Gym and Cooksville Café began posting vacancies, citing the site’s targeted reach.
Boghosian cold‑called the Cooksville Business Improvement Area, securing a partnership that will help promote Jobbli citywide; he plans to expand to neighboring municipalities and seeks additional funding to scale the service.