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Canadian Society for Social Development

Canadian Society for Social Development . www.cssd-web.org. Did You Know…. Over 14% of the Canadian adult population lives with a disability. This means 1 out of every 7 Canadians aged 15 and over. An estimated 4.4million people.

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Canadian Society for Social Development

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  1. Canadian Society for Social Development www.cssd-web.org

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

  3. 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

  4. CSSD Online Learning We offer two online programs • Business Abilities – business planning and advance business management course with online coaching • We serve approx 100-150 students per year • Internet Business Development for Entrepreneurs (IBDE) – tuition based • Students can register online for both programs

  5. Learning Online Across Canada • 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 Participants learn from home CSSSD staff available online

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

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

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

  9. Virtual Classroom A Screenshot of Our Virtual Classroom

  10. Our Awarding Winning IBDE Program www.ibde.ca

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

  12. 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

  13. Our Home Page

  14. www.Virtualmall.ca • Showcases websites made by IBDE Grads • 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.

  15. Program Costs • 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 • IBDE tuition assistance is usually available from federal or provincial training programs.

  16. Future Plans • Encourage • Employment, Disability, Youth & Aboriginal Support Agencies • Business Development Centres CF/CBDC’s • 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 www.ibde.ca • Business Abilities has a continuous intake at: www.businessabilities.ca

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