Self Employment

NOTE: In order to participate in this program you must go first to one of the following locations and apply.  If you are accepted you will be referred to Enterprise Brant.  We cannot accept applicants without a referral from the Assessment Centre.

• Career Link   @ 1 Market St, 519-759-1412-St Leonard’s
• Employment Services @ 445 Colborne St, 519-756-7665
• Community Resources Employment Services 1100 Clarence St, 519-751-4357

The Ontario Self Employment Benefits Program (OSEB) delivered by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, provides an opportunity for those who are unemployed to start a business. Enterprise Brant facilitates the application and on-going support for approved businesses.  

The OSEB program includes: an individual assessment of entrepreneurial attributes, business plan development, bi-weekly income benefits, ongoing business counselling, skills development and mentoring while a business gets up and running.

To assess your eligibility to participate in this program click here.