Training
GoForth Institute
Innovative entrepreneurship and small business education is now available to Community Futures clients who are looking to bolster their understanding of how to start, run or grow a profitable business. Lean GoForth Institute's 100 Essential Small Business Skills in only 10 hours conveniently delivered to your computer through HD video. Each module is delivered by an expert in their field of business - marketing, law, accounting, finance, human resources, strategy, marketing research, operations and government compliance. Learn vital skills such as:
- How to find new markets and more customers
- How to run a more profitable company
- How to develop a winning marketing and social media strategy
- How to prepare your financial records
- + 96 more skills
You'll get thirty 20 minute web video lessons - plus downloadable lesson summaries, PowerPoint slides, and e-mail your instructor function. The best part is you won't have to leave the convenience of your home or office - all you need is a computer with high speed internet access - and you're ready to learn! GoForth Institute's 10 hours of web video education for entrepreneurs costs $295 + taxes. To see a sample, click here: Web Video Sample. To purchase, click here: GoForth Institute's Small Business Training. For more information, please call or visit your Community Futures office.
Self-Employment (SE) Program
The Self-Employment program is designed for Albertans who are unemployed and in need of self-employment training to participate in the labour market. The program provides:
- instruction in business plan development
- one-to-one business counselling
- coaching, guidance and follow-up before the start up of a personal business
To qualify for the program, you must have an idea for starting a new business or taking-over an existing business. You must also demonstrate a personal commitment (cash or capital) toward the business and develop and implement a business plan.
If you are receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, you will continue to receive benefits, and may also be eligible for additional assistance for training and living expenses to participate in the program if your EI benefits run out. If you are EI eligible or receiving Alberta Works Income Support, you may also be eligible for assistance.
Please call 780-849-3232 for more information.
Video Conference Sessions
A number of training sessions via Video Conference are available at Community Futures office in Slave Lake located at the Tourist Information Centre. Please see the below link for schedule and course information.
Please email us or call 780-849-3232 for more information or to register.
