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StartUP Entrepreneurial Skills Training Program
Please note, the StartUP program is not currently accepting applications.
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The Program
StartUP Entrepreneurial Skills Training Program is a free 20 week program that supports people living with multiple barriers to start small businesses or find meaningful employment that fits their needs. Participants need to be ready to explore self-employment or employment to join StartUP but should be ready to explore self-employment as a possibility.
Program Highlights
- 4 weeks of in-classroom training
- 4 weeks of in-community business coaching
- 12 weeks of follow-up and support
- Add experience to your resume
- Grow your network
- Each participant is eligible to receive:
- a laptop mouse and headset.
- Childcare support for children under 3 years old.
- Commuting support for those outside Vernon.
- internet supports
- mental health supports
- cost of business registration and website hosting paid for
- Up to $1,500 in completion bonuses!
About Community Futures
From our office in downtown Vernon, Community Futures North Okanagan offers employment, business and economic development services to help residents build their future and the community. We service Armstrong, Coldstream, Enderby, Grindrod, Lavington, Lumby, Mara, Okanagan Indian Band, Spallumcheen, Splatsin and Vernon.
