Event Type : Programs

You will have the opportunity to start your own business during this 24-week program that serves youth in York Region & Peel Region.

The program is currently delivered via online workshops with support from a professional Business Coach. It is delivered in two phases: Phase I includes a series of information workshops for 14 weeks that you will use to develop a business plan. Phase II has you actively putting these skills into practice for 10 weeks while you start your business activities with coaching assistance provided by the Business Coach.

Smart Start is a three-week program targeted to support unemployed residents of the York Region to obtain the skills and certifications necessary to compete for employment in the customer service or food service sectors.

You will have the opportunity to start your own business during this 24-week program that serves youth in York Region & Peel Region.

The program is currently delivered via online workshops with support from a professional Business Coach. It is delivered in two phases: Phase I includes a series of information workshops for 14 weeks that you will use to develop a business plan. Phase II has you actively putting these skills into practice for 10 weeks while you start your business activities with coaching assistance provided by the Business Coach.

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

PHASE 1 (2 DAY SESSION)

• How you can develop a business/personal profile
• The particulars of owning a business in Canada
• Take a skills assessment to move to Phase 2
• Zoom online session

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

PHASE 2 (TWO, DAY SESSIONS)

• Assess your business concept
• Find opportunities and identify trends in the marketplace
• Learn how to conduct market research and identify your target market
• Receive support and coaching

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

PHASE 3 (TEN, DAY SESSIONS)

• Participate in group sessions on business development, receive individual and group business coaching and support and have access to relevant business tools and industry experts
• Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the program

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

PHASE 3 (TEN, DAY SESSIONS)

• Participate in group sessions on business development, receive individual and group business coaching and support and have access to relevant business tools and industry experts
• Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the program

You will have the opportunity to start your own business during this 24-week program that serves youth in York Region & Peel Region.

The program is currently delivered via online workshops with support from a professional Business Coach. It is delivered in two phases: Phase I includes a series of information workshops for 14 weeks that you will use to develop a business plan. Phase II has you actively putting these skills into practice for 10 weeks while you start your business activities with coaching assistance provided by the Business Coach.

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

PHASE 1 (2 DAY SESSION)

• How you can develop a business/personal profile
• The particulars of owning a business in Canada
• Take a skills assessment to move to Phase 2
• Zoom online session

Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative and mobile, three-phase model where individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway.

PHASE 2 (TWO, DAY SESSIONS)

• Assess your business concept
• Find opportunities and identify trends in the marketplace
• Learn how to conduct market research and identify your target market
• Receive support and coaching

You will have the opportunity to start your own business during this 24-week program that serves youth in York Region & Peel Region.

The program is currently delivered via online workshops with support from a professional Business Coach. It is delivered in two phases: Phase I includes a series of information workshops for 14 weeks that you will use to develop a business plan. Phase II has you actively putting these skills into practice for 10 weeks while you start your business activities with coaching assistance provided by the Business Coach.