Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
http://acsbe.acadiau.ca/
Profile of Career College/Trade School
The Acadia Centre for Small Business & Entrepreneurship was founded in 1988 as a part of the Atlantic Canada Institute, a consortium of university business development centers. Based in Nova Scotia, the institute was renamed the Acadia Centre for Small Business & Entrepreneurship in 2006. The institute is recognized by the Alliance of University Business Development Centers and the Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. A number of entrepreneurial courses are offered at the institute. The courses explore various facets of entrepreneurship in the realms of community and business. The business entrepreneurship program teaches students to effectively plan and execute strategies in whichever stage of business they are in. This includes business consulting, and understanding the various aspects of being self-employed. A small business management certificate program is also offered. The Acadia Centre for Small Business & Entrepreneurship also offers entrepreneurial courses for not-for-profit organizations. These cover aspects such as organizational development and strategic planning. Certification programs are also available for established counselors and trainers who are looking to optimize their business. This includes a series of workshops under the ACSBE Certified Small Business Counselor program, the ACSBE Certified SME Trainer course and the ACSBE Certified CBEAM Facilitator program. The Acadia Centre for Small Business & Entrepreneurship also offers a robust career services program for its graduates. This includes access to a resource center, employer resources, funding options and assistance in making career decisions.
Programs
ACSBE Certified CBEAM Facilitator
ACSBE Certified Small Business Counsellor
ACSBE Certified SME Trainer (Counselling in Groups)
Board Governance and Chairing Effective Meetings
Building Morale Through Effective Communication
Business Consulting
Business Counselling
Business Start-up Counselling
Career Services
Customer/Client Service
Entrepreneurship and Organizational Development
Financial Analysis
International Trade Training (ITT)
Leadership Skills for Supervisors
Making Career Decisions
Marketing
Purposeful Planning Workshops
Self Employment Benefits (SEB) Program
Small Business Management Certificate Program
Strategic Planning
Sustainability & Strategic Planning Services
Team Building for Added Performance
Time and Stress Management
Youth Futures
Youth Programs
Program Keywords:
Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll
Banking, Insurance and Financial Services
Business Administration and Management
Child and Youth Care
Computer Networking and Internet Security
Construction, Surveying and Building
Counselling
Customer Service and Call Centre
Employment and Career Counselling
General Art
General Business
Hairstylist and Barber
International Business and Trade
Management, Leadership and Training
Microsoft
Sales and Marketing
Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Trades and Apprenticeship Training
Campus/School Location(s)
- Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship - Bridgewater
- Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship - Kentville
- Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship - Wolfville
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