Entrepreneurship Training
Turning skills and ideas into sustainable income
Our Entrepreneurship Training program gives women the tools to build income on their own terms. Through hands-on coaching, access to micro-grants, and ongoing mentorship, participants turn existing skills into thriving small businesses.
Many women we serve already possess remarkable skills, from tailoring and catering to trading and crafts. What they need is the structure, capital, and confidence to turn those skills into reliable income.
Our program pairs practical business education with seed funding and market access support, so that every participant can launch with a plan, not just a hope.
60+
Micro-businesses launched
$25K
Seed funding distributed
3x
Average income increase
Key activities and services
Business Start-Up Coaching
From idea to launch, mentors guide participants through planning, pricing, and operations.
Micro-Grants & Seed Funding
Small grants that remove the first financial barrier to starting a business.
Market Access Guidance
Help finding customers, building a brand, and selling through local and online channels.
Financial Record-Keeping
Simple systems for tracking income, expenses, and growth so businesses stay sustainable.
Who we serve
- Women with a trade or skill ready to monetize
- Families seeking a second income stream
- Survivors rebuilding financial independence
- Newcomers launching businesses in Canada
Program highlights
- Business start-up coaching
- Micro-grants & seed funding
- Market access guidance
- Financial record-keeping
How you can take part
Apply for training
Submit your business idea and join our next entrepreneurship cohort.
Become a business mentor
Offer your expertise in marketing, finance, or operations to a growing venture.
Fund a micro-grant
Your donation directly seeds a woman's first business and her family's future.
Ready to make a difference?
Your support powers this program and helps CAVIWO reach more women, families, and children in need across Canada and internationally.
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