Self-Employment Benefit for Persons with a Disability (SEB for PWD)
Adapted Self-Employment Benefit program for unemployed New Brunswickers with permanent disabilities starting a new business.
About this program
Based on the existing Self-Employment Benefit (SEB), the SEB for Persons With a Disability (SEB for PWD) is delivered through local CBDCs in partnership with WorkingNB (PETL). It helps unemployed individuals with a permanent disability create a job for themselves by starting a new business. Unlike the standard SEB, participants do not need to be EI-eligible. The program provides financial assistance, business plan development support, business counselling, ongoing technical advice, and monitoring visits by a local CBDC SEB Coordinator. Business must be established in NB and begin operating within 15 weeks of contract signing.
Eligibility
Unemployed individuals with a permanent disability residing in New Brunswick. Applicant may or may not be EI eligible. Must be ready to work at the business at least 25 hours per week. Must meet with the liaison officer for needs assessment and access to individualized resources. Must not have started the business prior to approval.
Requirements
- Resident of New Brunswick with a permanent disability
- Unemployed
- Ready to work at the business at least 25 hours per week