Aboriginal BEST takes off again for 2016-17
Due to the success of the Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) program over the past 10 years, the program has received funding approval once again to continue this fiscal year in BC. Last year, 240 Aboriginal people in BC took part in the business preparedness program. And a
Vancity Credit Union adds two Aboriginal BEST programs
Vancity Credit Union partners with CCAE to bring Aboriginal BEST to two additional venues in 2014. In addition to the generous support Vancity offers with it’s micro-loan program to Aboriginal BEST graduates, once again Vancity is contributing $20,000 for an additional 2 BESTs in the Lower Mainland and Southern Vancouver
Aboriginal BEST Program
The Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship’s (CCAE) Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Training Program helps First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people who are interested in becoming self-employed or starting their own business. It is for both those who have a solid idea and want to see it happen, and for those who have an interest in business but have no specific idea yet. More about Aboriginal BEST
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What Our Clients Say
Bruce has provided the necessary energy, enthusiasm and vision to make Aboriginal BEST a highly recognized success across the province. He is a tireless advocate of Aboriginal entrepreneurship.
As a first time supporter of this program, Bruce supported us all the way, well above and beyond his mandate.
The program is well designed and it is obvious that a lot of work went into it.
This training helps our people become independent, working for themselves, starting their own business, and contributing to our community.
As previous Chief of the Lower Similkameen Indian Band I would like to give my greatest respect for Bruce as a facilitator. Bruce is one of the best when it comes to working with First Nations. Well done Bruce!
Bruce is an insightful writer and teacher who created a business development program which successfully engages and educates Aboriginal students in a respectful manner.
Bruce’s unique presentation style and encouragement provided a favourable learning atmosphere, and as a result many participants went on to successfully launch their own businesses.
Through our Micro Finance Program, Vancity has worked with entrepreneurs and those re-entering the workplace in a variety of sectors, and we appreciate the benefits of having community specific programming and a more holistic approach to conventional self employment training. The life skills components and coaching supports offered under Aboriginal BEST are considered key factors for success for program participants, and this is consistent with our broader experience in Micro Finance.
You have the ability to engage young people interested in becoming self- employed like no one else I have seen.