Program outline
Financial Literacy Entrepreneurship and Creative Industries Program aims to reduce the barriers associated with economic development, improvement, and advancement through financial literacy attainment, entrepreneurial and self-employment and creative industries support that inspires greater resilience and stability.
Registration opens on April 29th 2024.
May - August Tuesday and Thursday 6PM - 8PM|EST. Online and In-person sessions.
Financial Literacy Fundamentals
WEEK 1
Alterna Savings
Session 1
Savings
Debt management
Financial planning
Session 2
Fraud protection
Micro-financing Program
WEEK 2
Experior Financial Group
Session 1
TFSA
Investments
Debt solutions
Life insurance
Session 2
Creating your vision through wellness
Entrepreneurship Fundamentals
WEEK 3
Session 1
CRA business taxes for sole proprietorship
Session 2
CRA business taxes for Incorporated businesses
WEEK 4
Session 1
Business plan writing
Session 2
Grant writing
WEEK 5
Session 1 & 2
In person and online 1 on 1 sessions where facilitators help participants fill out and complete grant applications or business plans
WEEK 6
Session 1
Business plan and grant writing conclusion
Session 2
Website and social media design, current Web 3 trends
Creative Industries Fundamentals
WEEK 7
Session 1
Breaking into the music and film industry
Understanding art as a business
Music and film associations and how they can help bridge the gap
Session 2
Networking and collaborating pro tips on effectively navigating events and conferences
elevator pitches, how to connect with to industry professionals
WEEK 8
Session 1
Creative arts management 101, what it takes to be a manager, what skills do you need vs what skills you currently have
Email templates, contracts,
Session 2
This session will be geared towards the needs of participants
WEEK 9
Creating content for your business - In person/ In studio sessions. This is a hands on workshop to help participants bring their vision or product to life
Program wrap-up / Next Steps
WEEK 10
We help participants connect with additional resources and affiliate programs. Including, helping qualified participants secure, first time business accounts and funding sources