Employ to Empower (ETE) is a Vancouver based charity that empowers low-income individuals to overcome barriers through entrepreneurship. The barriers faced by our entrepreneurs include mental health challenges, physical disabilities, and recovery from addiction. Since 2018, over 400 people have taken our program, with an average completion of 81%.
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Employ To Empower Programming
Stage 1 – Business Skills Training
Are you interested in entrepreneurship? We understand that a 9-5 job is not designed for everyone and self-employment allows you to earn income while doing things you’re passionate about.
Enroll in our 10-Week Business Skills Training Program, where you’ll gain essential tools and knowledge to create a basic business plan and bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re dreaming of starting a business or just exploring possibilities, we’re here to guide you every step of the way!
Stage 2 – Mentorship Program
Upon completion of the 10-week Business Skills Training Program, you can apply into our mentorship program that may provide you with:
1. Free counselling sessions (up to 10) from an in-house registered counsellor
2. Entrepreneurship workshops
3. Networking and community engagement opportunities
4. Monthly EntrePEERneur Gathering dinners
5. Access to our Mentor in Residences for business support
Stage 3 – Circular Economy Program
After working on your business and accessing mentorship services, entrepreneurs may access leadership opportunities to share their skills and insights on their business learnings through the following:
- Guest Speaker, Mentor, or Facilitator
- Hosting their own workshops
Our Corporate
Supporters.
We take a well-rounded approach to help members of the Downtown Eastside move towards self-sufficiency and we ask our corporate partners to join us and do the same. Through the support of our partners, Employ To Empower is able not only to keep supporting our members, but also to raise awareness of the Downtown Eastside community. We allow our corporate supporters come in any vertical they feel comfortable supporting with. Interested in supporting us? Click below to learn about all our offerings.
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