Self-Employment for Newcomers - Information Session

Self-Employment for Newcomers - Information Session

Are you a newcomer (PR, refugee, CUAET) to Vancouver and do you have a business idea? Join this workshop to learn about this program!

By YMCA Connections

Date and time

Wed, Nov 15, 2023 12:30 PM - Tue, Apr 16, 2024 7:30 PM PST

Location

Online

About this event

Join this workshop to learn about the Self-Employment for Newcomers Program at the YMCA! In this session you will learn about:


  • Eligibility criteria (eligible status : Permanent Resident, Confirmed Refugee, CUAET)
  • Registration process
  • Program structure : 10-week full-time program at the Robert Lee YMCA downtown Vancouver
  • Program curriculum : specifically designed to develop your business plan - from an idea to launching your business in Canada


The Self-Employment for Newcomers (SEN) Program (FREE for those eligible) is designed to help you learn Canadian Business Skills, Digital Literacy and improve your Business English skills. Through practical workshops, expert guest speakers and one-on-one private consultations with business advisors, you will gain confidence and knowledge to become an entrepreneur in Canada!


Details: Info sessions are open to newcomers and immigrants, the SEN program is only open to PR, confirmed refugees, and CUAET. The info-session will be conducted in English, supports will be available in French, Spanish, Farsi and Ukrainian.


Online via Zoom. Please register on this EventBrite page to access.


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This is an online event. You will need a laptop/smartphone, a headset and internet access to participate.

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If you have any questions about registration please contact by email at:

ygv-sefornewcomers@bc.ymca.ca or phone 604-685-8066

Please let us know if you cannot make it so others can take your spot:

You can cancel your ticket in this way: Just log in to Eventbrite, Go to the Tickets page, and locate your order. Select "Manage Order" to view your order details, and then select "Cancel Order" to cancel your registration.

We look forward to seeing you at one of our informative sessions and support you with any questions!

Organized by

YMCA Connections provides programs for new immigrants to help them build their social and professional networks, develop communication skills, and learn about life and work in Canada. We run programs in Vancouver and Burnaby. To learn more, feel free to contact Sara and Souvik at connections@gv.ymca.ca. 

 

Our programs are funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 

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