PowerUp
PowerUp is a free program to develop your skills to successfully start, run and grow your business idea.
Our entrepreneurship programs help women bring their ideas to life with training and practical tools to grow sustainable businesses.
The PowerUp Ready program offers a free 10-week business training for self-identifying women entrepreneurs ready to start or grow their businesses.
Participants receive expert coaching, interactive workshops and one-to-one support in building a solid business plan.
PowerUp Explore addresses is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs who are exploring the idea of self-employment. Participants will take part in interactive assessments and training sessions with Business Advisors to get them started on their journey to entrepreneurship.
A few things you will learn:
- What is Self-Employment and Am I Ready For It?
- How to Build An MVP (Minimal Viable Product)
- Financial Considerations and Personal Budgets
- and more!
- Self-identifying women* who are looking to develop skills
- Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
- Able to commit with three (PowerUp Explore) or ten (PowerUp Ready) weeks of online and in-person workshops
Visit one of the objectives in the section above to register, or attend an info session to learn more about PowerUp.
YWCA PowerUp
604 605 8483 | powerup@ywcabc.org
535 Hornby Street - 4th floor, Vancouver, BC
Office hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
If you have accessibility needs, please contact us to discuss accommodation.
* This program is open to non-binary or gender diverse people. We warmly welcome members of the Black, Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ and disabled communities.
