Empowering entrepreneurial success after incarceration
A free, 12-week virtual entrepreneurship program for formerly incarcerated individuals. Launch your business idea!
From crafting your signature hot sauce to offering hair styling, plumbing services, or handmade goods—no dream is too big or too small!
Our Vision
We envision a future where second chances are the norm, not the exception. By fostering entrepreneurship and financial literacy, we aim to break the cycle of recidivism and empower individuals to build thriving lives.
Our goal is not just to create economic opportunities but to inspire lasting change—one participant, one business, and one community at a time.
Starting April 2025!
Apply now to gain:
12 live weekly sessions with personalized guidance to launch your business
Ongoing guidance to tackle challenges and answer your questions
Personalized mentorship to turn your vision into reality
Access to a library of templates, resources and access to our network of partners
Entrepreneurship and career training for financial independence, resilience, and lasting success
Have Questions? We’re Here to Help!
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Become a Partner
Please complete the form below, and we’ll be in touch!
Whether you’re interested in becoming a community partner, exploring sponsorship opportunities, offering mentorship, or providing employment pathways, we’d love to connect.
FAQs
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You must meet the following criteria - Reside in Canada, be 18 years old or older, be previously incarcerated and have a business idea.
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12 weeks - You will meet with the instructor and group weekly for 90 minutes.
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You will get access to weekly 90 minute lessons to launch your business, plus access to mentorship support, templates, tool and connections to partners who can support you in launching your business.
Additionally, if you are looking for full-time employment while you launch your business, you will also get access to our network of employers.
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No, the course is free of cost.
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Yes!
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Absolutely.
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You need to be available for 90-minute lessons which happen weekly for 12 weeks. We recommend allocating about 2 hours per week outside of this to work on your business idea.
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Yes! You just need to have a clear idea of the business idea you would like to launch to make additional income.
