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Title:
Entrepreneurs on the Rise - A Journey to Self-Employment for Women with Disabilities
Agreement Number:
018777003
Agreement Value:
$3,749,999.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 17, 2023 - Mar 27, 2026
Description:
The objective of the OF is to assist persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of the OF are: .• Persons with disabilities participate in skills enhancement activities; .• Persons with disabilities have tools, skills and information to obtain employment; .• Persons with disabilities are employed or self-employed; and .• Employers, stakeholders and persons with disabilities are aware of OF;.• Persons with disabilities are financially self-reliant; .• Persons with disabilities have entered labour market to their fullest potential; .• Persons with disabilities are accessing employment opportunities;.• Employment opportunities are available to persons with disabilities; and .• Persons with disabilities are integrated into labour market..

Location:
Nanaimo, British Columbia, CA V9R5E8
Reference Number:
141-2023-2024-Q1-00136
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
888589017RT0001
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Amendment Date
May 6, 2025
Recipient's Operating Name:
ETHOS
Recipient's Legal Name:
ETHOS Career Management Group Ltd.
Federal Riding Name:
Nanaimo-Ladysmith
Federal Riding Number:
59018
Program:
Opportunities Fund - Project
Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OFPD) is to help persons with disabilities obtain valuable skills, tools, information and work experience to facilitate their transition to the labour market and to strengthen their labour market attachment.

Coverage:
Local
NAICS Code:
5613
Amendments:
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