Share |
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.


YMCA New Ventures Network

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 DateApplication Deadline
November 8, 2010October 1, 2010
January 17, 2011 December 10, 2010
March 28, 2011February 18, 2011
June 6, 2011May 6, 2011
August 15, 2011July 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