Sunrise Welcome Place is offering a free Employment Workshop on how to start a business in British Columbia on October 31, November 14, and November 28, 2024. Participants will learn about creating a business plan, registering with the government, obtaining licenses and permits, bookkeeping, and advertising. The sessions will be conducted in Farsi and are open to Permanent Residents, Work Permit Holders, Refugees, Refugee Claimants, and Naturalized Citizens. Childminding services will be available.

For registration, contact Parvin Fatemi at 236-833-4193 or [email protected].

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