Self-Employment Benefit (SEB) - Workforce Expansion
Financial assistance, training, and coaching for unemployed New Brunswickers starting a new business.
About this program
The Self-Employment Benefit (SEB) Program is delivered through WorkingNB (PETL) and CBDCs across New Brunswick. It helps unemployed individuals create employment for themselves by starting a new business. Participants receive financial assistance (continuation of EI or a provincially established weekly allowance), business plan development support, training, and ongoing technical advice and coaching from a Self-Employment Benefit Coordinator. The program runs through the initial development phase of the business.
Eligibility
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, residing in New Brunswick, unemployed and EI eligible (or qualifying under the non-EI stream), not a full-time student, able to present a business plan, have decision-making control over business operations (50%+ ownership), and not have started the business prior to program approval.
Requirements
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in NB
- Unemployed and EI eligible (or non-EI stream)
- Not a full-time student