Lifemark WORKS: Exploring Self-Employment Workshop – My Work Series

Boost your confidence and career with Lifemark WORKS!

This FREE interactive workshop helps you explore what it takes to work for yourself, from freelancing and small business ideas to understanding the mindset, skills, and supports needed for success. Learn how to assess whether self-employment is the right path for you and how to get started.

Part of Lifemark WORKS, a no-cost, game-based employment series helping Albertans enhance skills, showcase strengths, overcome barriers, and navigate career transitions.
Our workshops turn learning into meaningful work through hands-on activities, peer connections, and real-world coaching.

Take one or take them all! Each WORKS session is designed to build your skills, confidence, and career momentum!

What You’ll Learn

We’ll skip the boring slides and focus on real strategies that actually work:

• What self-employment means and how it differs from traditional work
• Exploring your interests, strengths, and potential business ideas
• Understanding the pros, cons, and realities of being your own boss
• Key steps to start planning and testing your idea
• Local and online resources that can help you get started

What makes our sessions different?

• It’s FREE. No hidden costs
• Interactive, game-based learning. Short challenges, activities, and group discussions that make learning fun and memorable.
• Community connection. You’ll meet other job seekers, share experiences, and build confidence together.
• Career-ready results. Our participants consistently report higher interview success and faster job placements.
• Flexible hybrid delivery. Join online or in person, whichever fits your schedule and comfort level.

Discover whether self-employment could be your next career move, and how to make it happen.

Event Details

Date & Time: This workshop is offered regularly throughout the year, with new dates added each month. Check the “Select a Date” button above to view upcoming sessions and register for the one that works best for you.
Delivery: Hybrid - attend online or in person (details provided upon registration)
Cost: FREE
Hosted by: Lifemark Vocational Services

Our FREE workshops fill up fast, so don’t wait to register. Save your seat and take the next step in your career journey!

About the WORKS Program:

Lifemark WORKS (Workshops Offering Readiness, Knowledge, and Skills) is a no-cost, on-demand workshop series for Albertans who want to build employability skills, grow confidence, and achieve lasting employment success.

Each session combines game-based learning, peer-to-peer support, career clinics, job clubs, and employer connections, delivered both online and in person for maximum flexibility.

Mix, Match, and Master! Explore the WORKS series and create the workshop combo that works for you! Explore upcoming sessions across all series here:
🌐 Lifemark Vocational - WORKS Program Collection

For more information or accessibility inquiries:

📧 works@lifemark.ca | ☎️ 866-454-9123

Lifemark WORKS - where learning leads to lasting employment success.

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Funded By

The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.