Self-Employment Options
Small Business Enterprise Centre
The Hamilton Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) provides the information and tools that entrepreneurs need to grow their businesses. Operating as an arm of the Economic Development and Real Estate Division of the City of Hamilton, the Centre is a one-stop source for business information, guidance and professional advice on starting and running a successful business - for both start-up and growing businesses.
Career Edge Organization
The Career Edge Organization is a private, not-for-profit organization. Since its start in 1996, the Career Edge Organization has worked with 1,000 employers across the country and helped 7,000 men and women enter Canada?s workforce as paid interns. The program operates three career-launching internship programs: Career Edge - for recent graduates Ability Edge - for graduates with disabilities Career Bridge - for internationally qualified professionals who have recently immigrated to Canada. Career Bridge is an innovative internship program designed to address the dilemma of ?no Canadian experience, no job; no job, no Canadian experience? that prevents many skilled immigrants from contributing to Canada?s economy. Registration and follow up are through the internet.
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