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Program Information
Description: The Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program is an initiative of Métis Youth British Columbia (MYBC), in partnership with Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, which aims to Aboriginal youth age 18 to 35 who are interested in learning more about entrepreneurship. Youth will participate in training to increase their business and entrepreneurship skills and support their personal career aspirations. While attending the program, you will learn core skills on how to start your own small to medium size business.
Who is eligible to attend?
Aboriginal Youth within the Program regions, between the ages of 18 and 35, that have a business idea or are interested in becoming an entrepreneur.
Travel and Accommodation
Travel and accommodation will be provided by Métis Nation British Columbia. Please ensure that your contact information on the forms is complete, and that your travel and preferences are clearly stated. Once your registration forms have been submitted and you have been accepted to the Program, you will be contacted by Brittney Bertrand to arrange your travel.
Due to the limited number of spots, sharing a room will be required. Rooms vary in size and therefore there will be two youth per room maximum. Each person will have their own individual bed.
Registration Procedures
Upon registering for the Program, you are responsible to respond to all emails and communications from the Program Coordinators. Please check your schedules and calendars before submitting your registration form to ensure you are available for all Program dates and Graduation, inclusive of travel. Once travel is purchased, it cannot be cancelled or refunded or moved to another person. You will be responsible for repayment of travel costs to MNBC if you choose to cancel unless you provide a valid reason for cancellation. As we would like to offer the opportunity to as many Aboriginal youth as possible, it is important that you understand that once registered, you must attend.
Additional Information
REGISTRATION FORM
Send your completed forms to:
Brittney Bertrand
[email protected]
Fax: 778-571-9402
Please note that information is being collected and used for the purposes of arranging travel and accommodation for The Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program participants by Métis Nation British Columbia.
**All sections MUST be filled in to complete the registration process and participants are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Each Program will support a maximum of 15 participants**
PLEASE SELECT THE SESSION YOU WISH TO ATTEND IN YOUR AREA:
o Vancouver Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program – Vancouver Friendship Centre
*Open to individuals residing in the Greater Vancouver & Fraser Valley Area
Registration Closes: November 11###sup/sup###, 2016
Dates: November 26###sup/sup### and 27###sup/sup###, 2016
Times: 9:00 am- 5:30 pm
Graduation: January 14###sup/sup###, 2017 (location & time to be determined)
o Victoria Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program – Chateau Victoria
*Open to individuals residing on Vancouver Island & in Powell River
Registration Closes: October 17###sup/sup###, 2016
Dates: October 29###sup/sup### and 30###sup/sup###, 2016
Times: 8:30 am- 5:00 pm
Graduation: January 15###sup/sup###, 2017 (location & time to be determined)
o Kamloops Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program – Thompson Rivers University
*Open to individuals residing in the Thompson/Okanagan Area
Registration Closes: October 24###sup/sup###, 2016
Dates: November 5###sup/sup### and 6###sup/sup###, 2016
Graduation: January 21###sup/sup###, 2017 (location & time to be determined)
PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
First Name
Last Name
Mailing Address
City
Province
Postal Code
Phone
Alternate Phone
Fax
E-mail
Gender
o Male o Female
o Transgender
Birth Date
Ancestry:
o Métis o First Nations o Status o Non-Status o Inuit
Food allergies or relevant health concerns: ___________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Information
Name of participant (Full Legal Name):__________________________________
In case of Emergency:
Contact Person: ____________________________________________
Relationship to contact person: __________________________________
Phone: ________________________________
Address: ___________________________ City: _________________
Province: _____________ Postal Code: ___________
TRAVEL INFORMATION
What city will you be departing from? _______________________________________
What is your preferred mode of travel? _____________________________________________
Do you require hotel accommodations (must be more than 50 km from location)? o Yes o No
Any special travel needs or requests: _______________________________________________
PROGRAM QUESTIONS
Why Do You Want to Participate in the Aboriginal Entrepreneur Program?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Do You Have a Business Idea? o Yes o No
Please tell us a bit about your business idea. (This information will not be shared with other participants unless you give your consent.)
Code of Ethics
Please remember that you are attending this Program because you are an Aboriginal Youth Leader. The following behaviour is important not just for yourself, but also because you are a role model to your community:
ü Show respect for all participants of the Program.
ü Show respect for the social / cultural values of other youth from other communities.
ü Show respect for the Program organizers (staff, volunteers, guests, presenters, service personnel, and hotel staff).
ü Participate fully in all program activities—workshops, discussions, events, and all other activities.
ü Demonstrate respect by refraining from alcohol or drug use at any time on your way to the program, during the program or on your way from home from the program. There will be zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol by all attending youth participants.
ü Honour the safety of others and commit to a Program free from violence, weapons, harassment or threats.
ü Remember that your personal conduct, both in and out of the program, reflects upon your community and it is your responsibility to safeguard the reputation and pride of all Aboriginal people.
ü The program organizers reserve the right to send home any Youth who do not adhere to this code of conduct.
I agree to The Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program code of ethics as described above.
Signature: ___________________________ Date:_______________________
FAQs
1. Who are the organizations that are offering to train us in Entrepreneurship?
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis Chartered Communities and Métis people in British Columbia by providing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. MNBC acknowledges the funding provided by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres under the Urban Partnerships Innovation Program Stream.
The Canadian Center for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship, Inc. (CCAE) is an incorporated business dedicated to Aboriginal Entrepreneurship in Canada. The CCAE has developed the Aboriginal BEST (Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training) program, which is the only entrepreneurship training program of its kind in Canada! BEST benefits people in all stages of business development who want to turn their dreams into reality.
MNBC and the CCAE have partnered to deliver a unique 2 day intensive entrepreneurship program.
2. Who can apply to the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program?
This Program is for Aboriginal Youth (Metis, Inuit, Status & non-Status First Nations) between the ages of 18- 35, who would like to develop or learn more about starting up their own business.
This program may be right for you if:
· You have a good idea of a potential business;
· You need a better understanding of how to develop a business plan;
· You are ready to start a business but need mentorship to get up and running; or
· You are interested in entrepreneurship but don’t know where to start.
3. What will I gain from completing the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program?
Participants will be provided with a FREE opportunity to learn about opening their own business in a unique 2 day session followed by a graduation ceremony and certificate presentation.
4. How much will the program cost?
MNBC and CCAE are offering this program free of charge, inclusive of 1) all books and materials, 2) travel supports, 3) accommodations, and 4) meals for the duration of the program training days.
5. What is the program outline?
Program Training Sessions – Day 1 & 2
· Outline of the program, expectations, timelines, handout of manuals, business plan templates
· Introduction to business and business planning: why a business plan is important and what is included in a business plan
· Market research: what it is, how to do it
· Competition and competitive advantage: how to create a great competitive advantage
· Marketing
· Legal structure of a business
· Laws, rules, regulations and legal Stuff, including hiring regulations
· Insurance & tax: GST, PST, income, reporting
· Suppliers, professional advisors
· 5 Major ways of financing a business, and what lenders look for
· Financials: personal budget: how much do you have to pay yourself? Cost of doing business and pricing start-up costs , projected cash flow statement – Vancity and All Nations Trust to present
· Review of days 1 and 2 & next steps: description of graduation and presentations
Graduation Ceremony
· Polishing individual presentations & practice
· Introduction of panelists
· Individual presentations to panel and fellow participants
· Panelists decide on winners, create feedback and comments for each presenter
· Certificates presented to all and panel announces 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. Awarding of prizes
· Cultural Dinner & Celebration to honour participants completion
6. What will happen after the 2 day program is over?
The Program has allocated a set amount of time in between training and graduation to support individuals in developing their business plans. CCAE staff will support individual participants in the weeks leading up to the Graduation through mentorship opportunities and additional online workshops.
7. Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Contact Brittney Bertrand for any other questions related to the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 604-557-5851.