Self-Employment Program
Government of Alberta - Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services
- Description
- Offers self-employment training to participate in the labour market.
Service offers:
- self-employment training to participate in the labour market designed for Albertans who are unemployed
Includes:
- instruction in business plan development
- 1-on-1 business counselling
- coaching, guidance, and follow - up before the start up of a personal business
Typically, assistance for training and living costs will be available for up to 26 weeks. Program availability varies by region.
- Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- Albertans
- who are unemployed
- with a viable idea for starting or taking over a business
- and with demonstrated personal commitment (cash or capital) toward the business plan
- Application Process
- Service Access: Application Required, To access service:
- call Alberta Supports Contact Centre for program availability
- visit website for list of Alberta Supports Centres
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,There may be a wait list.
- Toll Free
- 1-877-644-9992 (Alberta Supports Contact Centre)
- Web Site
- https://www.alberta.ca/training-and-employment-services-directory
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: No - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- April 22, 2024
- Hours of Operation
- Mon08:15 AM to 04:30 PMTue08:15 AM to 04:30 PMWed08:15 AM to 04:30 PMThu08:15 AM to 04:30 PMFri08:15 AM to 04:30 PM