Self Employment Program

Assists eligible applicants who want to start their own business, by providing financial compensation for a period of up to 26 weeks while getting their business established.

The amount of funding received is unaffected by income received by the business.

Training

Applicants will receive 7 weeks of training (3 days per week). Topics covered include:
- Business planning
- Legal tips
- Effective speaking
- Personal budgeting
- Project management
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Marketing
- Sales techniques
- Business etiquette
- Hiring smartly
- Website development
- Networking
- Employment standards
- Customer service
- Business image

To Be Eligible

Applicants must either be:

- Receiving EI benefits
- Be eligible for EI benefits
- Have established an EI benefit period during the last three years
- Have established a maternity / paternity benefit period during the last five years
- Other situations may also be eligible for this program, so please call Leigh for more information

How Much Will I Receive?

If you are currently receiving EI benefits, and your claim has at least 26 weeks remaining, you could receive your current EI rate for the complete 26 week period of the program. If your EI claim has expired or will expire during the 26 week period of the program, you will be assessed based on need an may be eligible for alternative funding.

For More Information

The Self-Employment program coordinator for this program is Leigh Thompson. Contact her for an appointment if you think this may be the program for you!


In partnership with Alberta Human Services