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WITH GO-3D: SELF-EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
GO-3D Self-Employment
Take your business to the next level!
Our GO-3D Self-Employment service prepares aspiring entrepreneurs with disabilities to launch their own businesses!
We look for members of the disability community who have a business idea they want to get off the ground or people with disabilities who already own an existing business and want some extra guidance.
GROWTH
The GO-3D program will offer four phases of growth and development training and coaching to kickstart your business.
OPPORTUNITY
You will have access to resources, funding, mentorship, and most importantly, one on one coaching sessions.
DETERMINATION
You will have our ongoing support so you can perservere and determine your own future.
DRIVE
You control your destiny. We will inspire and motivate you to reach your business goals.
DISABILITY
We believe self-employment should be a first choice for persons with disability. Not a last resort.
GO-3D FOR EXISTING BUSINESS OWNERS
(CONTINUOUS STREAM)
The GO-3D Existing Business Stream supports existing businesses with customized 1-on-1 business coaching, workshops, webinars, and access to industry Subject Matter Experts!
ELIGIBILITY
Self-identify as living with a permanent disability or chronic/episodic condition
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Business in progress and generating some income
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Resident of Nova Scotia and eligible to work in Canada
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Not a student and not attending an educational institution; recent graduates eligible
Not Eligible? That's ok.
While we are not currently accepting applicants who don't meet the eligibility requirements outlined above, we'd still love to hear from you, as we may accept new clients in the future.
START UP STREAM
(52 WEEKS)
The GO-3D Start Up Stream is a start up program for persons with disabilities with customized and flexible supports to help you start a business including 1-on-1 business coaching, workshops/webinars, and industry Subject Matter Experts to support you! Funding options are available to support basic living costs and small start-up costs for your new business (eligibility will be determined).
ELIGIBILITY
Self-identify as living with a permanent disability or chronic/episodic condition
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Your disability has impacted your employment
Unemployed or employed in non-sustainable living wage/hours
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Resident of Nova Scotia and eligible to work in Canada
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Not a student and not attending an educational institution; recent graduates eligible
Please note:
We are currently not accepting any new clients for the start up stream.
GO-3D SUCCESS STORIES
Click on each logo to learn more about the business and its entrepreneur.
BUSINESS NAME
The Grateful Baker
ENTREPRENEUR
Heidi
The Grateful Baker is a small home based baking business in beautiful Halifax, Nova Scotia specializing in small batch, made to order homestyle baked goods.
BUSINESS NAME
Cornerstone Christmas
ENTREPRENEUR
WENDY
Christmas ornaments, unique gifts, Nova Scotia themed, and cards.
BUSINESS NAME
Coastal Hope Counselling
ENTREPRENEUR
Lesley McCuaig, BKin, MA, RCT-C
At Coastal Hope Counselling we aim to help you overcome the obstacles or mental health challenges that you currently face. We offer online sessions only at this time to persons over the age of 18. Whether that be grief, trauma, addictions, psychosis, anxiety, or depression, we are here to help.
BUSINESS NAME
Soul Polisher Knife
ENTREPRENEUR
Steve
Combining my passion for the outdoors and cooking through fabricating and sharpening cutting tools.
BUSINESS NAME
Scotian Gal Pantry
ENTREPRENEUR
Jana
Providing homemade flavourful preserves from my kitchen to yours!
BUSINESS NAME
Sunnyside Self Wellness
ENTREPRENEUR
Camilla
Writer's Workshops * Children's Literature * Public Speaking * Wellness Workshops
BUSINESS NAME
Acadian Copywriting
ENTREPRENEUR
Darren
Acadian Copywriting is a creative copywriting agency located in beautiful Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
To register and learn more about the GO-3D Self-Employment Program, send us a message or contact TEAM Work Cooperative or Career Connections through the numbers below.
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TEAM Work Cooperative
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Career Connections
careerconnections.ca
(902) 752-6826
