Entrepreneurial Training Fund (ETF)
Entrepreneurial Training Fund (ETF) is a program offered by CBDC Blue Water for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).
Covers up to 90% of business management skills training costs (up to $2,000) for entrepreneurs in rural HRM. Clients pay at least 10% of the training cost.
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Program details
The Entrepreneurial Training Fund (ETF) provides funding to entrepreneurs to strengthen their overall business management skills through training and counselling. CBDC Blue Water covers 90% of the cost of eligible training up to $2,000. Skills categories include marketing and communications, accounting and finance, management, human resources, and other business management skills. Eligible activities include online training courses, university courses (excluding full-time studies) with business management focus, one-on-one consultation, classroom-style courses, seminars and workshops in areas such as accounting/bookkeeping, strategic planning, cash management, marketing and promotion, business networking, public relations, tourism training, and social media training.
Who qualifies
Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs with an identified training opportunity. Must be located in rural HRM service area.
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