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The Let’s Start Up Pathway

A unique and free approach to building financial independence for local women.

It will guide you towards realizing your full professional potential and allow you to envision your future with confidence and determination.

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The Let’s Start Up Pathway, is a unique and free approach to building financial independence for local women.

 

With the help of our programs, realize your full professional potential and allow you to envision your future with confidence and determination.

Awaken your potential!

Build confidence in your abilities to lay a strong foundation for a rewarding and fulfilling professional life. *Certified by Concordia University

Equip yourself for success!

Gain and strengthen the knowledge and skills essential for reaching your professional goals.

  • Entrepreneurship Program*: to develop, validate, and experiment with your entrepreneurial idea, and create a plan to start or propel your business.
  • Financial Aid Program for Studies: to receive financial aid for your full-time postsecondary studies, allowing you to secure a rewarding job that meets your financial expectations.
  • Coaching Program: to gain support and develop the confidence needed to overcome challenges on your entrepreneurial journey.

 

* Professional Development Certificate included

Cultivate your knowledge!

Stay active to continue innovating in an ever-evolving environment by focusing on continued education and professional development.

At your convenience. For life.

  • Continuing Education Program: to constantly refine your skills and knoledge through participatory workshops and technical training.
  • Let’s Start Up Community: to join a network of women where collaboration and mutual support will help you overcome isolation and maintain motivation (newsletter, Facebook group, networking events).
La Fondation Lise Watier est là pour…

Vous
encourager

Ateliers de groupe, réseautage et intégration à une communauté inspirante : vous vous sentirez moins seule et plus en confiance!

Vous
former

Formations et accompagnement
personnalisé : pour mieux connaître votre potentiel et pour améliorer vos connaissances et compétences.

Vous
soutenir

Microcrédit ou soutien financier aux études, parce qu’obtenir du financement traditionnel est parfois difficile.

UN PARCOURS EN 3 ÉTAPES

1.

DÉVELOPPEZ VOTRE POTENTIEL PROFESSIONNEL

Durée : 8 semaines | 8 ateliers | rencontres individuelles

L’esprit d’entrepreneuriat, ça se développe! C’est utile en affaires et dans d’autres contextes personnels et professionnels. Des ateliers et des rencontres vous permettent de découvrir vos possibilités, puis de développer votre confiance et votre capacité d’action.

  • Bilan professionnel
  • Travail sur les 18 compétences essentielles
  • Mise en perspective des avenues possibles et réalistes à envisager
  • Test psychométrique

2.

METTEZ-VOUS EN ACTION

Avec de la formation et de l’accompagnement, vous renforcez vos apprentissages et vos capacités, quel que soit le parcours que vous choisissez.

Lancer une entreprise

10 semaines | 10 ateliers de groupe | Accompagnement individuel

  • Idéation et élaboration d’un plan d’affaires complet
  • Obtention d’un certificat de l’Université Concordia
  • Coaching par des experts en entrepreneuriat
  • Accès à du microcrédit jusqu’à 10 000 $
Retourner aux études

Accompagnement individuel

  • Choix d’un programme d’études postsecondaires à temps plein
  • Suivi mensuel par une conseillère
  • Aide financière de 4 000 $ à 13 000 $ par année selon le nombre d’enfants à charge
Parcours emploi

Accompagnement individuel et référencement vers les ressources adéquates

  • Recherche d’un objectif professionnel qui vous mènera vers une autonomie financière durable
  • Retour sur les compétences acquises
  • Recherche d’un emploi à la hauteur de vos attentes

3.

RESTEZ ENGAGÉE

  • Intégration à la communauté s’Entreprendre : un réseau dynamique favorisant le réseautage, la création de liens solides et donnant accès à de la formation sur des enjeux professionnels pertinents (webinaires, conférences et cafés-causeries).

Innovative programs with many advantages

Inclusive and free

Access free support programs designed for all women aged 18 and over who are ready to take charge of their lives, with no financial contribution required.

Practical tools

An innovative educational approach that helps women develop their skills and achieve their goals through training, personalized support, financial assistance, and access to a support network.

Flexible and adaptable

A flexible and customizable training pathway designed to meet the unique needs and realities of each individual.

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Certified Programs

The Unlock your professional potential Program and the Entrepreneurship Program have been certified by Concordia University (Continuing Education) since their inception.

Continuing education and Support network

Join a vibrant community of committed women who take their journey beyond training.

Start the Let’s Start Up Pathway with the

Unlock your professional potential Program

This professional skills development program is specifically designed to help you unlock, enhance, and develop essential transferable soft skills needed to achieve your professional or entrepreneurial goals.

Certified by Concordia University, this program combines group workshops and individual coaching sessions to help you identify and leverage your professional skills and attitudes. Through these workshops, you will explore new career opportunities while building confidence in your abilities.

Program Objectives

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

 

  • Identify, recognize, and apply your transferable skills to a new professional or entrepreneurial project
  • Define realistic goals aligned with your aspirations
  • Clarify your professional needs and values
  • Identify potential obstacles and develop solutions to overcome them
  • Create a strategic action plan for success

 

Once you have completed the Unlock your professional potential Program, you will have the opportunity to continue your journey by enrolling in the Entrepreneurship Program or by applying for the Financial Assistance for Studies Program.

Duration and Commitment

  • Duration: 8 weeks  
  • Schedule: Daytime (in person)  
  • Support Format: 8 group workshops + individual meetings
  • Commitment:

3 hours of workshops per week 
3 hours of preparation per week

Admission

Important Dates

The Let’s Start Up Pathway begins with the Unlock your professional potential Program, offered twice a year.

PROGRAM START DATE

WINTER : February
FALL : September

Eligibility Requirements

The Let’s Start Up Pathway is for you if:

  • You are a woman aged 18 or older;
  • You are in a stable life situation that allows you to fully commit to your journey;
  • You are ready to take charge of your life.

To learn more about the Let’s Start Up Pathway Visit the Lise Watier Foundation

ATTEND AN INFO SESSION

For French : In Person 
Tuesday July 22nd from 10am to noon
Thursday August 7th from 10am to noon

For English : In Person
Wednesday July 16th from 10am to noon
Wednesday August 13th from 10am to noon

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