We offer a FREE TO YOU 26-week self-employment program to eligible individuals who have a realistic business idea. The first six weeks involve classroom training where you will create a comprehensive business plan.
The subsequent 20 weeks are spent implementing your plan. During this time we offer our support through counseling, coaching, and mentorship and follow-up. We have an open-door policy to help our students work through any challenges during this period.
Our next intakes are:
- March 27, 2023
- May 22, 2023
Please contact us by phone (403 320-5604) or email to set up an appointment to talk about your business idea and eligibility.
Our hours are 8 am – 4 pm Monday through Friday.
The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment support programs and services.
Topics covered in this program are:
- True Colors
- Business Planning
- Business Etiquette
- Branding, Marketing, Sales
- Creating your Name
- How to Network
- Customer Service
- Effective Speaking
- Managing Stress
- Legal Issues
- Goal Setting
- Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Cash Flow
- Taxes and Insurance
- Social Media
- Service Panel of experts
- Business Proposal
See our coverage map below of the Alberta area we cover.
Eligibility:
If you are eligible and have an active EI claim you may be financially supported through that claim, if you are collecting CERB, or if you qualify for Learner Income Support. Requirements are you:
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- have an existing EI claim, or are working less than 20 hours a week.
- are unemployed or underemployed (UNDER 20 hours per week
- are eligible to work in Canada.
- possess the educational or pre-requisite skills needed
- are 18 yrs. or older and have been out of school for 12 consecutive months.
- have a viable business concept for starting a new business or taking over an existing business where they did not have prior ownership.
- have capital or access to capital needed to start and operate their business.
- possess an entrepreneurial spirit.
- must be coachable and open to new learning and ways of thinking.
- have the personal attributes to be successful entrepreneurs (ie. self-motivated, risk taker, and perseverance, good organizational skills, etc).
- have the skills and knowledge of the products or services pertaining to your new business venture.
- This program may be available to participants in communities all around Alberta. Contact us for more information.
Here’s what people are saying about execuserv plus’ self-employment program…
“Thank you for your great service, I will be recommending execuserv to everyone I meet who is planning on starting a business or already have. You have all been very helpful and the course content was 100% what I needed to know in order to get going successfully.”
- Scott Tucker
Taking the SEA program with execuserv inc. was a real launching point for my small business idea. The combination of facilitators sharing their expertise covering all the aspects of a successful business plan where a real benefit. They keep in touch as our business matures.
- Maureen Sexsmith-West, Ladybug Arborists
After being referred by a friend to the execuserv self-employment program I wasn’t sure what to expect. I had received extensive business training from my University degrees, nothing though that covered many principles needed for entrepreneurship. As the program started I soon found myself feeling very grateful for being able to be in the program. The trainers and information taught is so relevant and applicable. I gained exactly what I needed from the program.
I recommend the self-employment program to anyone who is thinking about starting their own business. If applied it will provide you with the foundation for success needed as an entrepreneur.
- Richard Haynes
As a BNI member, I meet many other execuserv grads who are all proud to say they completed the program. Being a program alumnus is a privilege.
- Coulee Communications