Self-Employment Programs - Fraser Valley

Contact

Renee Gillett or Teresa Pippus,
Program Managers
Tel: 604.864.5770

Email: renee.gillett@success.bc.ca or teresa.pippus@southfraser.com

Lisa Kinakin, Program Assistant
Tel: 604.864.5770 loc 313
Email:lisa.kinakin@success.bc.ca

Are you a person who has a great idea for a business? Are you a hard worker, committed and looking for job security? Self Employment may be the answer.

What We Offer

The Fraser Valley Self Employment Program (FVSEP) helps you make a well thought out, lasting transition from unemployment to business ownership. With 18 years of experience in helping over 500 new entrepreneurs, we guide you to success by offering one on one business planning assistance, coaching, practical training, financial assistance and the support of our talented and resourceful team.

Who May Apply?

Residents of the Fraser Valley who are currently on EI
Who have been on EI in the past 3 years
Who have been on maternity or parental leave benefits within the last 5 years

Who Is Eligible?

Aboriginals
Persons with disabling conditions
New Canadians
Those experiencing challenges to gaining appropriate employment.

The Training Program

Funded through the Ministry of Housing and Social Development, FVSEP offers business skills training and mentoring for up to 52 weeks. We guide you to reach your goals more quickly and help you avoid many pitfalls that are common to new businesses. As well, we offer one-on-one assistance, workshops, and specialty counseling. Along with our passionate staff who have all been successful entrepreneurs; our goal is to make you and your business a SUCCESS!

Please contact our office and speak with the contacts listed above and sign up for our biweekly Orientation sessions - we can start you on your way to Self Employment!