Economic Empowerment Program for Immigrant Women

Equipping immigrant women with the skills and confidence to start your career or business in Canada.

AWARD WINNING!

Bronze winner at the 2023 IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Awards

Invest in Your Future

Are you an immigrant woman living in the Greater Fredericton Region who has always dreamed of owning your own business but is unsure how to get started?

Are you looking to build your confidence and gain the soft skills you need to start your career?

Are you seeking a safe and supportive environment with like-minded women who teach you the necessary skill set to take your passion to the next level?

Ignite is excited to offer this unique 10-week program designed for immigrant women.

Eligibility

  • CLB Language Level 5 of higher

What You’ll Learn

  • Soft skills such as time management, leadership development, self-confidence, goal setting, and intercultural communication

  • How to develop your communication and presentation skills

  • Personal development including the importance of mental health & wellness, building healthy boundaries, stress management, financial literacy, personal branding, and developing meaningful relationships in the community

  • The value of emotional intelligence and how it translates into increased leadership skills

  • The basics of starting a business and developing entrepreneurial skills such as social media & branding, marketing & communications

  • How to create a self-development plan that will help you identify your strengths and guide you towards your career/entrepreneurial path

  • How to define your career path and prepare for the workforce with workshops on LinkedIn, cover letters & resumes, interview skills, the power of negotiation, and how to find meaningful employment

  • Community building and the benefits of mentors, coaching and networking

What You’ll Get

  • Volunteering experience

  • Access to a community of like-minded immigrant women

  • Confidence and career building skills

  • Exposure to organizations and female leaders in the community

  • Program certificate upon completion

TESTIMONIALS

Heidi - Program Participant

Madeeha - Program Participant

Ngwanma Serah - Program Participant

Vanessa - Program Participant

PAST TESTIMONIALS

“The best part for me was the public speaking [session]. Before that I was a bit shy and always wanted to escape from any public speaking situation. But after this program, I just leave all of my fear and even now public speaking becomes one of my favourite.”

Ala - Program Participant

“Besides all the skills that I gained from the program, I think the most beautiful experience was getting to know all these immigrant women that are going through the same hardship that I was going through… being able to meet all of them and knowing that I was not by myself.”

Yenni - Program Participant

“The Economic Empowerment Program has taken me one step above where I stood earlier… Just close your eyes and go for it! You will learn a lot of things, not just learning, you will gain confidence and meet a lot of people.”

Jothi - Program Participant

“You most definitely [should] take this course, not only for the tools they provide to you to improve yourself here, but also they connect you with other women that are the same like you, share their fears, [and] their challenges.”

Sonia - Program Participant

If you have any questions about the Economic Empowerment Program for Immigrant Women, please contact our Manager Integration & Retention, Doyin Somorin, at doyin@myignite.ca