Project Funder

Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Program funded by

YWCA Hamilton strengthens women's and girls' voices, broadens their choices, builds dynamic leadership and

provides essential and meaningful services that promote safe, inclusive, and equitable communities.

Project Lead

Program Partner

Building Healthy Communities

Find Work. Feel Good.

City of Hamilton, Career Development Centre

BizSmartz Program The Ontario Self-Employment Benefit Program (OSEB) is a unique training and

support program which assists your transition into the business world:

· 4 weeks of intensive business skills training· Business advisement and coaching related to the development and implementation of a business plan.· 42 weeks of income support

Besides a well-articulated business idea, eligible participants:· Are currently collecting Employment Insurance (EI) benefitsor· Are Unemployed and have received EI benefits within the last 36 monthsor- Are Unemployed and received maternity/paternity leave EI benefits that started within the last 60 months, withdrew from the workforce, and are seeking to re-enter the labour force

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Graduation 2013

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Graduation 2013

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Graduation 2013

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Graduation 2013

BizSmartz Business CoachDo you need more details about our program?

Contact one of the BizSmartz Business Coach:Lori Stemmler: 905.522.9922 ext 335Amanda Rice: 905.522.9922 ext 175

Arleen Norman: 905.522.9922 ext 335