For those living with self-identified disabilities who want to focus on building transferable skills for success in job hunting and on the job, the Access Ability program offers the Entrepreneurial Mindset Certificate (EMC) Program.
What to Expect
October 14, 2024 – November 8, 2024
February 10 – March 7, 2025
“The Arena was an intense but incredibly rewarding experience that taught me a lot about myself and helped me gain invaluable insights into my business. This competition challenged me to quickly refine my ideas and approach to pitching while receiving support and encouragement from the amazing team at the Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre. With expert feedback and new connections made after every pitch, I was able to push myself and improve my ability to articulate my business vision week after week.
Keeley McCormick, Revyn Medical Technologies Inc. —2024 Winner 2024 Winner
The program is free to join. In many cases, we pay you so that you can join stress free.
Choose the program(s) that interest(s) you.
Reach out to us at AccessAbility@smu.ca with any questions.
Yes, you can do both the Entrepreneurial Mindset Certificate and/or the Wage Subsidy. There are a limited number of work placements available, and they will be filled on first come first serve basis.
Yes. We will review applications and interview, as necessary.
During the Entrepreneurial Mindset Certificate participants earn $50/session attended. If participants attend at least six of the eight sessions, they will graduate the program and earn an additional bonus of $200. In total, participants can earn up to $600 if all sessions were attended.
Payment will be paid via mailed cheque six weeks after the program is completed. Please be sure to give us an accurate address when you register so we will have the correct address on file.
No, the program is for anyone that self-identifies as living with a disability in Atlantic Canada.
The program is free to join. In many cases, we pay you so that you can join stress free.
Choose the program(s) that interest(s) you.
Reach out to us at AccessAbility@smu.ca with any questions.
Yes, you can do both the Entrepreneurial Mindset Certificate and/or the Wage Subsidy. There are a limited number of work placements available, and they will be filled on first come first serve basis.
Yes. We will review applications and interview, as necessary.
During the Entrepreneurial Mindset Certificate participants earn $50/session attended. If participants attend at least six of the eight sessions, they will graduate the program and earn an additional bonus of $200. In total, participants can earn up to $600 if all sessions were attended.
Payment will be paid via mailed cheque six weeks after the program is completed. Please be sure to give us an accurate address when you register so we will have the correct address on file.
No, the program is for anyone that self-identifies as living with a disability in Atlantic Canada.
