Canadian Society for Social Development

Did You Know… Did You Know… Over 14% of the Canadian adult population lives with a disability. Over 14% of the Canadian adult population lives with a disability. This means 1 out of every 7 Canadians aged 15 and over. This means 1 out of every 7 Canadians aged 15 and over. An estimated 4.4million people. An estimated 4.4million people. Of this number, over 1 million are unemployed and would like to work. Of this number, over 1 million are unemployed and would like to work. Stats Canada 2002

CSSD Background Federally incorporated, non profit with charitable status Funded by HRSDC, the Vancouver Foundation & our tuition revenue We offer two online, interactive entrepreneurial programs for Canadians facing barriers to employment Virtual organization established in Nelson BC with staff around the country

CSSD Online Learning We offer two online programs Business Abilities – business planning and advance business management course with online coaching Business Abilities – business planning and advance business management course with online coaching We serve approx students per year We serve approx students per year Internet Business Development for Entrepreneurs (IBDE) – tuition based Internet Business Development for Entrepreneurs (IBDE) – tuition based Students can register online for both programs Students can register online for both programs

Learning Online Across Canada Participants learn from home CSSSD staff available online Participants: Work at home at their own pace Establish a small business as a way of earning an income Develop a network with other entrepreneurs across the country Bolster self-esteem

One year business planning & management course with 1 on 1 coaching assistance One year business planning & management course with 1 on 1 coaching assistance Phase One is where: Phase One is where: students assess entrepreneurial skills students assess entrepreneurial skills research their business ideas research their business ideas prepare a business plan that is critiqued by our team prepare a business plan that is critiqued by our team Phase Two – (while they establish their business) includes: Phase Two – (while they establish their business) includes: Advance Business Management Modules Advance Business Management Modules Virtual Classroom with experts in various fields Virtual Classroom with experts in various fields Site is bilingual, web accessible and it features video clips, conversation café etc. Site is bilingual, web accessible and it features video clips, conversation café etc.

BA Eligibility Requirements Have a permanent disability or chronic health problem Have a permanent disability or chronic health problem Be unemployed (less than 20hrs/wk) Be unemployed (less than 20hrs/wk) Be legally entitled to work in Canada Be legally entitled to work in Canada Be in need of assistance to prepare for self employment Be in need of assistance to prepare for self employment Not collecting EI or be reachback (Some exceptions can be made) Not collecting EI or be reachback (Some exceptions can be made)

Course Enhancements 1 on 1 Interaction with virtual instructors through web cams, instant messaging, phone, & virtual classroom & desktop sharing

Virtual Classroom A Screenshot of Our Virtual Classroom

Our Awarding Winning IBDE Program

Course Description FT 6 month accredited program with 7 modules FT 6 month accredited program with 7 modules Introduction to the Internet Site Design & Theory Introduction to the Internet Site Design & Theory Web Graphics & Advance HTML/XHTML programming Web Graphics & Advance HTML/XHTML programming Expression Web Website Marketing & E-commerce Expression Web Website Marketing & E-commerce

IBDE Criteria self-identify as someone facing barriers to employment be unemployed (work less than 20 hours per week) be legally entitled to work in Canada possess some computer skills (questionnaire is given to assess skills) have a computer that meets the requirements for web design work with an Internet connection. Be prepared to use the skills when finished

Our Home Page

Showcases websites made by IBDE Grads Showcases websites made by IBDE Grads Mall directory displays the different types of categories Mall directory displays the different types of categories (ie: arts & crafts, tourism, service, etc) Currently there are thousands of products & services being featured in the sites. Currently there are thousands of products & services being featured in the sites.

Program Costs The Business Abilities Program is free for eligible PWD. The Business Abilities Program is free for eligible PWD. We are also expanding this program next fall to anyone wanting to explore self employment. Tuition TBA We are also expanding this program next fall to anyone wanting to explore self employment. Tuition TBA IBDE tuition assistance is usually available from federal or provincial training programs. IBDE tuition assistance is usually available from federal or provincial training programs.

Future Plans Encourage Encourage Employment, Disability, Youth & Aboriginal Support Agencies Employment, Disability, Youth & Aboriginal Support Agencies Business Development Centres CF/CBDC’s Business Development Centres CF/CBDC’s To partner with us and promote the program as if it were their own. To partner with us and promote the program as if it were their own. IBDE is now taking applications for our next intake. Register online at IBDE is now taking applications for our next intake. Register online at Business Abilities has a continuous intake at: Business Abilities has a continuous intake at: