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Women's Business Hub

The Story of the Women’s Business Hub

While serving our clients in the NEED program (Newcomers Enhanced Entrepreneurial Development), the Employment Services Unit at SODS noticed some educational and service gaps were not being addressed by mainstream providers in Saskatoon. Thus the Women’s Business Hub program was created. The WBH is designed to serve as an incubator for immigrant women entrepreneurs, providing opportunities to learn, connect, innovate and network in order to launch or expand their businesses in a safe, supportive environment and prepare them to be part of the larger business community. The program was officially launched in September 2019, with our first cohort of eight local immigrant women.

The Program

The program runs for 6 months, with recruitment beginning in July and December each year. Each Cohort class begins in August and January following an intake and interview process.

It consists of weekly 120-minute classroom sessions with practical education to help kick-start your business, one-on-one meetings with business professionals for mentorship and networking, and bi-weekly group coaching sessions

Joining the Program

Eligibility Criteria

The program is open to immigrant women who

  • Are eligible to work in Canada
  • Immigrated to Canada within the last ten (10) years
  • Are either a Permanent Resident or a Canadian Citizen
  • Have English language level CLB 4+
  • Have the technical skills or certification required for your business
  • Have an entrepreneurial attitude.

International Graduate Entrepreneurs are also highly encouraged to apply.

Have questions or concerns? Check out our FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page, or email us at wbh@sods.sk.ca.

Application Process

  1. To apply for the program, fill out  and submit your application form here

    You will receive an email for a program screening process.

    Our next upcoming information session is TBA

     

  2. More information about the program here Now Accepting Applications for WBH Entrepreneurship Program.

  3. A member of our program staff will be in touch about your application, and will arrange for the next steps.

Be sure to also check out our Upcoming Events and Classes!

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Programs and Events

WEConnect Job Fairs

The 2024 WEconnect Job Fair has concluded. Keep an eye out for the announcement of next year's fair!

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Threads Cultural Conversations

A valuable resource to cultivate individual, community, and institutional learning.

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Women's Business Hub

A place (hub) where talented immigrant women come together to develop their skills under the guidance of business professionals.

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Annual Diversity Awards Gala

The only multicultural awards event in Saskatoon exclusively celebrating workforce diversity!

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