Starting your own business or purchasing an existing one? This program is for you.
The Self Employment 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 program provides income support, business plan development support, a variety of business skills development workshops, one-on-one mentoring, business counseling, collaboration with peers and experiential learning in hands-on workshops.
Getting Started
For individuals who are Employment Insurance eligible, you will require a referral from the Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Education, Culture and Employment to pursue the Self Employment Program. Contract ECE, meet with an Employment Counselor and attend a Self Employment Orientation Session.
If suitable and eligible, following the Orientation Session, you will be referred to the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation, which currently administers the Self Employment Program.
