Entrepreneurship - Ottawa World Skills

Entrepreneurship Connections

Entrepreneurship Connections helps newcomers who plan to start a business in Canada. If you have owned or operated a business outside Canada, or would like to launch one here, this innovative and informative program will assist you with setting up a successful small business in the Canadian market.

Program Benefits

• Learn how to develop a business plan
• Learn about the legal aspects of starting your business in Canada
• Receive techniques to present your business to different target groups
• Learn about financing options
• Hear about government resources for small business
• Strengthen your understanding of Human Resources
• Cover topics such as marketing your business, market research, cash flow, sales, taxation and social media
• Work with established entrepreneurs as mentors

Participation Criteria

• You need to be a Permanent Resident or Approved Refugee
• You need to be a client of World Skills to participate. Fill-out the contact us form to book an appointment.

Registration

• The next session will be held in fall 2018
• To learn more about Entrepreneurship Connections and how to register, please contact us.

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Entrepreneurship (part of Enhanced Language Training)

Gain the knowledge required to be a successful entrepreneur while enhancing your English language competency.

Course Benefits

• Make an informed decision about becoming an entrepreneur
• Learn how to write a business plan
• Understand customers
• Market products or services
• Look at the financial aspects of starting and running a business
• Present your business to potential investors

Participation Criteria

• You need to be a Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee or a live-in caregiver residing in Ontario
• Canadian Language Benchmarks (listening, speaking, reading and writing) levels 6-9
• You need to be a client of World Skills to participate. Fill-out the contact us form to book an appointment.

Registration

• To learn more about this course and how to register, please contact us.

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Testimonials

“[The Job Search Workshop] trained me on how to search properly for jobs, how to network properly, and how to present myself professionally to prospect employers.”

Client

“Finding employment can be a very defeating experience, so it was amazing to talk to someone who understood that and truly cared about helping me accomplish my goals.”

Rebecca, client

“I learned a lot from World Skills in a very short period of time when I arrived in my new and permanent home, Canada, and I will definitely continue with this center to reach my professional goals.”

Ali, client

“All of the counsellors I have met have been exceptionally knowledgeable, helpful and supportive and the atmosphere at the Argyle premises is characterized by respect and optimism.”

Johanna, client

“J’ai eu un accompagnent et un soutien personnalisés des conseillers. J’ai pu compter sur eux pour préparer mes différents documents et me pratiquer pour l’entrevue.”

Sylviane, client

“Through World Skills I was exposed to various programs and opportunities. I participated in numerous workshops, which helped me to gain confidence and knowledge about the Canadian job market.”

Hareth, client

“The Job Search Workshop really stands out. It is perfectly structured, thought through to the smallest detail, covers every step of each stage and provides a handful of supporting materials.”

Volodymyr, client

“Everything worked out because of World Skill particularly your effort and help to get back my confidence and obtain required skill for the Canadian job market.”

Ruth, client

“I felt the kind of courses that SOPA is offering fits into my requirements of becoming prepared for finding out the right job using the right tools and resources.”

Deepak. client

“[World Skills] gave me hope and inspired me to dare to believe that my first job in Canada could actually be a job I liked.”

Sarra, client

“I benefited from job fairs and workshops in order to find a better job to secure a better future for me and my family.”

Firass, client

“Thank you for your support and great feedback. You reviewed my resume [...] and provided me with great feedback on the mock interview. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have gotten this job.”

Client

“Une expérience réussie ! Merci World Skills. Toute ma reconnaissance au personnel d’encadrement et administratif.”

Komi, client

“I think the Job Search Workshop is extremely helpful for job searching and interview skills. Thank you so much for providing this workshop. Currently, I am working in my field. My real life in Canada ”

Hai, client

“You had helped me a lot, your kindness, your support and your unique way to see the things helped me to change my life.”

Client

“Life changing for newcomers!”

Emilie, client