Self-Employment Programs - SUCCESS Business & Economic Development Centre

Contact

Gary Bizzo, Program Manager
Tel: 604.639.5576
Email: garybizzo@success.bc.ca

Loretta Hands, Business Coach & Program Support
Tel: 604.638.2028
Email:loretta.hands@success.bc.ca

SUCCESS Business & Economic Development Centre
200 - 1755 West Broadway (NE corner of Burrard and W. Broadway)
Vancouver, BC
V6J 4S5

Tel: 604.638.2028
Fax: 604.732.9818

Website: www.successbc.ca/eng/component/ option,com_mtree/task,listcats/cat_id,67/Itemid,26/

About The Program

A short introduction to the Vancouver Self Employment Program with Program Manager, Gary C. Bizzo:

The SUCCESS program is a very culturally diverse environment embracing multiculturalism, international connections and a commitment to quality business development.

We provide classroom workshops in business, sales & marketing, financial planning, bookkeeping, word processing, web design, internet and more. Our clients will typically tell you that our course is one of practical business not canned theory, of 'thinking outside the box' scenarios and strong strategic planning.

Our goal is to make you and your business a SUCCESS!

How Does The Program Work?

The SUCCESS SE Program starts in the classroom; with 8 to 10 weeks of full time (35 hours per week) workshops, along with 38-40 weeks of business mentorship and coaching. Accepted participants receive support payment for 48 weeks.

Who May Apply?

Residents of the Lower Mainland who are currently on EI, or
have had an EI claim in the last three (3) years, or
five (5) years for parental/maternity leave

You must also have a great business idea and the experience and discipline required to build a sustainable enterprise. Additionally you have a Case Manager or have contacted a Case Manager for an employment assessment interview.

Application and Selection Process

If you meet the above criteria please attend an information session. Information sessions are held most Tuesday mornings at 10:00 am. At the information session you will receive an application form and learn more about the application process. Call SUCCESS now at 604.638.2028 to book your seat at the next information session. Find out if you too can turn your business dream into a reality. Enrollment is limited!

Selection Criteria

Only applicants who submit a complete application with all the requested documentation will be granted an interview. Once we have interviewed and short-listed 20 applicants, the interview process will be stopped. Next the business concepts are reviewed by an advisory board and the 12 most viable are accepted into the program. Criteria typically includes the validity of the idea, the passion and the attitude of the participant, financial resources, skills necessary to implement the business and a willingness to attend a strenuous no-holds barred development program.

When are the Programs Offered?

2011

September 12, 2011 – applications accepted from July 25 to August 10, 2011

November 21, 2011 – application accepted from October 3 to October 19, 2011

If you meet the program eligibility and you have a Case Manager and want to get started, you can download the application form. The application form needs to be handed in to our office in person as we do not accept electronic versions.
Click http://bit.ly/3UX6Cm to view our info session video presentation ( 1 hour).