Self Employment Build the skills and knowledge needed to start a small business.
Momentum’s Self Employment Program supports unemployed or underemployed individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to start a small business.
Ready to start your own business?
Momentum’s Self Employment Program supports unemployed or underemployed individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to start a small business.
Participants will develop their unique ideas, skills and expertise into a comprehensive business model, while working alongside a cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs in a supportive learning environment. Participants will receive both classroom instruction and individual business coaching.
The Self Employment Program includes 10 weeks of facilitation, followed by 10 weeks of implementation, individual business coaching, and supports participants with the opportunity to leverage their skills and expertise to become self employed
Once program outcomes are completed, graduates may apply for up to $10,000 in Momentum’s Micro Business Loans.
Those unable to commit to this full-time program are welcome to apply for our Part-Time Self Employment Program.
Frequently asked questions
I receive Alberta Income Support or Employment Insurance. Can I still participate?
I'm unable to commit to a full-time program. Is there another way I can participate?
What you will learn
Understand licensing, permits and registration
Research your industry, competitors, and customers
Develop and test a comprehensive business model, including a marketing plan
Build a financial model for revenue (sales) and cash flow forecasts
Understand insurance, taxation and other operational topics
Start, manage and operate your business
Develop marketing and sales skills
Is this program right for you?
Do you qualify?
You are a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
You are unemployed, have an existing EI claim, or are working less than 20 hours a week
You are living on a low income or seeking financial independence
You are coachable, committed, and willing to hold yourself accountable
You live in Calgary and area (or if you are Indigenous, Inuit or Metis living in surrounding Treaty 7 territory)
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Contact our Welcome Team
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Self Employment Build the skills and knowledge needed to start a small business.
Momentum’s Self Employment Program supports unemployed or underemployed individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to start a small business.
Scheduled
Full time
Daytime
All, Indigenous, Lower income, Program graduates, Women
Free
In person
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