The Newcomer Women Entrepreneurship Program (NWEP) is a free online training program for English and Arabic-speaking women who are interested in learning and developing entrepreneurial skills to start a business. The program equips participants with basic business start-up skills and knowledge related to launching a small business in Toronto, as well as connecting newcomer women with a community of small business owners.
The NWEP training program (English and Arabic) includes workshops on topics such as:
- Developing your idea and business plan
- Learn how to register a business
- Create and practice your business pitch
- Gain entrepreneurial knowledge – including budgeting and marketing
- Network with other entrepreneurs
- Learn about resources, services, and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs
In addition, the NWE Program features an “Ask an Entrepreneur” component, which offers one-on-one self-employment counselling sessions where women can ask questions and receive guidance on their business plans and ideas. Those who cannot commit to the 4-week NWEP training may sign up for “Ask an Entrepreneur” only. NWEP training participants will automatically receive one-on-one self-employment counselling as part of the training program. “Ask an Entrepreneur” provides:
- Referrals to community services
- A PowerPoint Template for your pitch deck
- A step-by-step video guide to Registering Your Business Name as a Sole-Proprietor, and
- Self-employment resources
