Skills Development Program
Starting a business takes more than a good idea. It takes the skills to manage and grow it over time. The Skills Development Program from First Peoples Economic Growth Fund supports First Nations entrepreneurs in Manitoba by helping cover the cost of training focused specifically on business management and marketing. Whether someone is just getting started or already operating a business, the program is designed to build practical skills that can be applied right away. Many people have strong ideas or experience in their field, but running a business brings a different set of challenges. Things like budgeting, pricing, marketing and day-to-day decision-making can be difficult to navigate without the right support. This program helps fill that gap by making relevant, business-focused training more accessible. The focus is on practical learning that helps entrepreneurs strengthen how they manage and promote their business — not longer-term academic programs, but skills that can be put to work right away. Funding can be used for short-term courses, workshops and training delivered by qualified providers. The program covers up to 75 per cent of eligible costs, including training costs and required materials. What the program covers Short-term courses, workshops and training from qualified providers Up to 75 per cent of eligible training costs and materials On-the-job training that connects directly to current business operations Skills in budgeting, pricing, marketing and day-to-day management In some cases, training can also take place on the job, allowing entrepreneurs and managers to build skills in a way that directly connects to their current business operations. The goal is to support learning that is useful, relevant and immediately applicable. By focusing on core business skills, the program helps entrepreneurs build confidence, make informed decisions and better position their businesses for long-term success. Strong businesses contribute to stronger communities, and this program is one way to support that growth. The Skills Development Program is available to First Nations entrepreneurs in Manitoba and is part of a broader set of supports offered through the Fund. Visit firstpeoplesfund.ca to learn more about the Skills Development Program and other supports available through First Peoples Economic Growth Fund.
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Starting a business takes more than a good idea. It takes the skills to manage and grow it over time.
The Skills Development Program from First Peoples Economic Growth Fund supports First Nations entrepreneurs in Manitoba by helping cover the cost of training focused specifically on business management and marketing. Whether someone is just getting started or already operating a business, the program is designed to build practical skills that can be applied right away.
Many people have strong ideas or experience in their field, but running a business brings a different set of challenges. Things like budgeting, pricing, marketing and day-to-day decision-making can be difficult to navigate without the right support. This program helps fill that gap by making relevant, business-focused training more accessible.
The focus is on practical learning that helps entrepreneurs strengthen how they manage and promote their business — not longer-term academic programs, but skills that can be put to work right away.
Funding can be used for short-term courses, workshops and training delivered by qualified providers. The program covers up to 75 per cent of eligible costs, including training costs and required materials.
What the program covers
- Short-term courses, workshops and training from qualified providers
- Up to 75 per cent of eligible training costs and materials
- On-the-job training that connects directly to current business operations
- Skills in budgeting, pricing, marketing and day-to-day management
In some cases, training can also take place on the job, allowing entrepreneurs and managers to build skills in a way that directly connects to their current business operations. The goal is to support learning that is useful, relevant and immediately applicable.
By focusing on core business skills, the program helps entrepreneurs build confidence, make informed decisions and better position their businesses for long-term success. Strong businesses contribute to stronger communities, and this program is one way to support that growth.
The Skills Development Program is available to First Nations entrepreneurs in Manitoba and is part of a broader set of supports offered through the Fund.
Visit firstpeoplesfund.ca to learn more about the Skills Development Program and other supports available through First Peoples Economic Growth Fund.
