Community Services CONNECTIONS SELF EMPLOYMENT YOUTH INTERNSHIPS YOUTH ECO INTERNSHIPS YOUTH EXCHANGES   Mission We are a charitable association dedicated to the development of people in spirit, mind and body as well as the improvement of local, national and international communities. |
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Since 1986, the YMCA has helped thousands of people start successful businesses. In conjunction with the Ministry of Housing and Social Development, the New Ventures Network (in downtown Vancouver) works with people who are ready to turn a great business idea into successful self-employment.
The program offers 48 weeks of income support for men and women 19 or older who are receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, or whose benefits have been exhausted within the past three years (five years for maternal/parental EI benefits). During the first 10 weeks, participants create an effective business plan, and in the following 38 weeks, launch their own business and receive expert advice on how to make it succeed.
Information sessions take place every Tuesday afternoon from 2:30 pm until approximately 4:00 pm. Please call 604-685-8066 to register for an info session.
| Session Start Date | Application Deadline |
| November 8, 2010 | October 1, 2010 |
| January 17, 2011 | December 10, 2010 |
| March 28, 2011 | February 18, 2011 |
| June 6, 2011 | May 6, 2011 |
| August 15, 2011 | July 8, 2011 |
Robert Lee YMCA – Community Programs
955 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Y2
Tel: 604-685-8066
Fax: 604-684-3255
E-Mail: newventures at vanymca.org