The Self Employment Program is funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Labor Market Development Agreement with the Federal Government. The program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants who want to start their own business or purchase an existing business, in which they have had no prior ownership. The Self Employment Program provides income support, business skills development workshops, one-on-one mentoring, counselling and joint marketing opportunities.

How do you get started?

Attend an Information Session - Every Friday Morning, 10:00am - 12:00 noon. This free session outlines the Self Employment Program requirements in further detail and explains the guidelines and benefits of the program. Attending the Information Session is mandatory for those interested in applying to the Self Employment Program.

Call  250-868-2132  ext.0 to reserve your space today!

I've attended the Information Session – what is my next step?

You must attend the Three-Day Entrepreneurial Assessment Workshop before being considered for the Self-Employment Program. Click here for more information on the Entrepreneurial Assessment Workshop.

I'm ready! How do I write a plan ?

The Self-Employment Program includes instruction on how to write a business plan. Click here for more information on the Business Plan Development Program.

What other help does Community Futures provide?

Visit our resource library and ask us about other ways that we can assist you with your business start-up! Or you may click here to browse our online business resources. We also offer loans for start-up or expansion – click here to find out more about Community Futures Lending.

*Career Resource Centre locations and contact numbers:

Westside:  250-768-8921 

Downtown Kelowna:  250-762-0731 

Rutland:  250-765-2411 

Lake Country:  250-766-1680 

Peachland:  250-767-2607