Self-Employment Programs - Langara College

Contact

Langara College SE Program
Alderbridge Place,
116 - 4940 No. 3 Road,
Richmond, BC V6X 3A5

Tel: 604.304.0124

Email: sep@langara.bc.ca
Website: www.langara.bc.ca/cs/ease

About The Program

Langara College Self-Employment Program offers a dynamic, interactive seven week program of business development targeted to business startup.

Information sessions will be held at the Alderbridge Place, Unit 116 - 4940 No. 3 Road, Richmond (at the intersection of No. 3 Road and Alderbridge Way). Check the calendar for dates and times.

How Does The Program Work?

Training is customized to each individual business and includes computerized financial planning. Follow-up and support is provided throughout the year with peer support, one-on-one business consultations, networking sessions, group training and access to office equipment. An advisory board which is made of members of the community and business organizations provides direction and hands-on support. Entrepreneurs from our program have received local media attention.

The Training Program

Over three hundred and forty new businesses have been launched since the program began in 1995, contributing $4.5 million to the economy every year. We serve clients mostly from Richmond, Surrey, Delta, and Vancouver.

Application and Selection Process

Attend an information session.
Complete and submit the application forms provided at the workshop.
Meet with the staff to discuss your idea in a personal interview.
Selection committee chooses 15 participants for each intake.

Selection Criteria

To qualify, you must:

Be receiving E.I Benefits when classes start, or be an E.I. Exhaustee, or be returning from maternity within the last 60 months;
Be legally entitled to work in Canada; present a sound business idea;
Demonstrate that you have the necessary skills, qualifications, and experience to make your idea work;
Start a new business, or take over an existing business in which you have no prior involvement;
Make a personal investment of cash, inventory, equipment, or borrowed funds. You must invest an amount EQUAL to $4,000;
Be prepared to work full time over the next year to get your business started;
Be prepared to complete the business plan within 10 weeks of starting the program.

When are Programs Held?

3 times a year