Access Ability Entrepreneurial Mindset Certificate (EMC) Program
Access Ability Entrepreneurial Mindset Certificate (EMC) Program is a credential program offered by Arthur Irving Entrepreneurship Centre for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).
Paid training program for individuals living with disabilities in Atlantic Canada, offering 18 workshop sessions on entrepreneurial and career skills. Participants earn $50 per session attended (up to $900) and receive a certificate upon completing 12 sessions.
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Program details
The EMC Program provides workshops through guest speakers on topics including Entrepreneurial & Career Cycle, Digital Skills, Interview and Resume Building, Networking & Elevator Pitch, Resilience as an Entrepreneur, and Why Lifelong Learning Matters. Sessions run Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for 2 hours each. Participants complete 12 of 18 sessions to receive the certificate and a bonus. Payment of $50 per session is made via mailed cheque six weeks after completion.
Who qualifies
Eligible to work in Canada; resident of Atlantic Canada; self-identifies as living with a disability
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