Self-Employment Program
SUPPORT TO HELP ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES LAUNCH AND GROW THEIR OWN BUSINESS.
Self-Employment Program
We work with members of the disability community who have a business idea they're ready to get off the ground, and with entrepreneurs with disabilities who already run a business and want extra guidance to grow it.
Through one-on-one coaching, mentorship, and connections to community resources and funding, we help you build the business you're working toward, at a pace that fits your life.
Who is this program for?
You may be a good fit if you:
Self-identify as living with a disability
Have a viable business idea (new or existing)
Are unemployed or underemployed (working fewer than 20 hours a week)
Live in Nova Scotia and are eligible to work in Canada (Citizen, PR or Refugee)
What we offer
We’ve designed TEAM Work Self-Employment to be a flexible support system that we can tailor to your exact needs. If helpful, we can also direct you to other TEAM Work programs that are relevant to your specific situation. Self-employment supports could include:
Coaching
One-on-one coaching, tailored to your business and where you're at
Accountability
An accountability partner and mentor to help keep you moving forward
Growth Support
Resources and funding support to help get your business off the ground
Flexible Check-ins
Flexible check-ins with your business coach, weekly, biweekly, or monthly, depending on what works for you
Resources
Connections to community resources relevant to your business
Let's get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to apply
Apply by filling out the form below. We'll follow up via email to talk through your idea and next steps.
Want a more structured approach and a community to build alongside?
We’re exploring 6–8 week group programs designed around specific stages of the self-employment journey, from developing your business plan to launching and growing your business.
You’ll work through a clear structure, take practical steps each week and connect with others who are building their own businesses.