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Niv Harris
Claudia Redfern

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2008/09 Schedule

February 2009 - the deadline for this intake has passed

 

 

 

 

February 9, 2009 Start Date

Note - the deadline for applying to this program start date has passed. The schedule is here for participants that have been accepted into this program start date.

Detailed Schedule:

Before Nov 5, 2008By appointmentMeet with Employment Coach for referral
Nov 5, 20089:30 AM - NoonAttend Orientation Workshop
Nov 19, 20089:30 - 3:00 PMAttend Application Workshop
Dec 11, 2008NoonApplication Deadline
Dec 15, 2008Application package approved by Aspire staff and appointment scheduled for Dec 18 review
Dec 18, 2008Applicants present their business concept to the committeeApplication Committee Interview
January 8, 2009Meet with Employment CoachDeadline for RTWAP from Employment Coach
January 27, 20099:00 AM - 10:00 AMContract signing with Service Canada at Aspire office
Feb 9, 2009Weekly Benefits Start 
Feb 9, 20099:30 AM- 12:30 PMIntro to Biz Plan
Feb 10, 20099:30 AM - 12:30 PMFinancial Need to Know
Feb 12, 20099:30 AM - 12:30 PMProduct / Service
Feb 16, 2009
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Industry Overview I

Feb 17, 2009
9:30 AM - 12:30 PMIndustry Overview II
Feb 19, 2009
9:30 AM - 12:30 PMTarget Market I
Feb 23, 2009
9:30 AM - 12:30 PMTarget Market II
Feb 24, 2009
9:30 AM - 12:30 PMCompetition
Feb 26, 20099:30 AM - 12:30 PMPricing
Mar 2, 20099:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Promotion

Mar 3, 20099:30 AM - 12:30 PMPromotion
Mar 5, 20099:30 AM - 12:30 PMManagement
Mar 9, 20099:30 AM - 12:30 PMCash Flow
Mar 10, 20099:30 AM - 12:30 PMCash Flow
Mar 12, 20099:30 AM - 12:30 PMExecutive Summary
March 19, 2009NoonDraft Business Plan Due
April 2, 2009NoonFinal Business Plan Due
April 69:30 Am - 4:00 PMSpeechcraft - presentation skills workshop
April 9, 2009Participants book a 30 minute slot (1st appt will be at 9:30 AM) to present their business plan to the committeeBusiness Plan Review Committee
April 10, 2009 Business Launch
Jan 9, 2010 Weekly Benefits End