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Self-Employment Pathways for Newcomers is an innovative three-phase program currently delivered online. Individuals will have the opportunity to investigate self-employment and access resources and tools to support their decision on this career pathway. Newcomers often face additional barriers when starting a business and involvement in the program will provide knowledge of Canadian business culture, help develop social and professional networks, and provide information on accessing financing. The program currently serves Newcomers in York Region & the GTA, contact us for more information.[/vc_column_text][gem_divider margin_top=”20″][vc_message style=”square”]If you do not have a laptop or dedicated internet access, you may qualify for our new Technology and Equipment Lending Program (TELP). For more information, visit the TELP page.[/vc_message][gem_divider margin_top=”20″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][gem_list type=”disc-style-1″ color=”5″]
Learn about
Phase 1 (TWO, day sessionS)
- The legal forms of business ownership and how to register a business
- Licensing and regulations to start a business
- Business taxation and financing option
- Upon completion, participants can move to Phase 2
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
- Upon completion, participants can move to Phase 3
Phase 3 (FIVE, TWO 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
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Program Contacts
- Toll-free – 1-855-234-8868
- Local – 905-477-4639
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ELIGIBILITY
- Permanent residents and applicants for permanent residence with a letter from IRCC informing them their application for landing had been approved
- Convention refugees
- Live-in caregivers
- CLB Level 5 minimum
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