Ontario Works Self Employment Development (OWSED) Program
Sponsored by the Province of Ontario, in partnership with the Ministry of Community Social Services (MCSS), the Ontario Works Self Employment Development Program is designed to assist individuals who are currently receiving Social Assistance to start their own businesses.

The training phase of this program is a combination of in-class instruction and independent study. The program is designed to help clients start up and operate their businesses by providing valuable background on business planning, finances, sales and marketing. Participants are required to complete a well-prepared business plan during the training phase of the program. On-going business advisory support is available for clients for a period of one year while they are registered in the program.

Orientation sessions are held at the beginning of each month. For more information about this program, please call TBDC at 416.345.9437.