Self-Employment Programs - Burnaby YMCA

Contact

YMCA Entrepreneur Program - Burnaby
Suite 207, 6125 Sussex Ave.
Burnaby, BC
V5G 4H1

Tel: 604.294.6555
Fax: 604.294.2151

Email: sue.kenny@vanymca.org or john.young@vanymca.org
Website: www.vanymca.org/cs/selfemployment.html

About The Program

We help people start successful businesses. The Burnaby YMCA Entrepreneur Program is a 48-week SE program delivered in partnership by the YMCA and Service Canada.

Program Start Date		Application Deadline
August 20, 2007		August 1, 2007

Information sessions are recommended and begin June 26, 2007, occurring every Tuesday and Thursday.

Information sessions begin at 3:00 pm and last approximately 1 hour. Please call 604-294-6455 to book a space.

How Does The Program Work?

The program begins with a 10-week full time classroom program focusing on practical business plan development. A network of motivated people, office space and services, business launch support, and access to 15 internet-savvy computers is also provided. There is financial support for 48 weeks.

Each participant must be willing to commit personal equity into the business as well.

The Training Program

This program provides the facilities, experienced instructors, and guidance for motivated new entrepreneurs. You bring a good idea, the energy and desire to develop a plan and start a business along with the experience or transferable skills necessary; we help you to make it happen.

Who May Apply?

This SE Program is open to all unemployed women and men 19 and older. The next intake is for people who either have an active EI claim, have had one in the last 3 years, or who have had a maternity claim that started within the last 5 years and have not worked since. The target areas for this program are Burnaby, New Westminster and South Vancouver, though applications are accepted from other locations.

Application and Selection Process

Information sessions are recommended and begin June 26, 2007, occurring every Tuesday and Thursday.

Information sessions begin at 3:00PM and last approximately 1 hour. Space is limited. Please call 604-294-6455 to book a space.

Selection Critieria

All applications are reviewed. Those who have demonstrated market viability, possess critical resources, relevant experience, a desire to succeed and urgency are accepted into the SE Program.

When are The Programs Offered

Program Start Date		Application Deadline
August 20, 2007		August 1, 2007