Resources to Guide
Your Journey
Resources to Guide Your Journey
Resources
to Guide Your Journey
Looking for guidance, inspiration,
or practical next steps?
This is where you'll find it.
Real Stories. Real Businesses. Real Progress.
Real Stories. Real Businesses.
Real Progress.
Real Stories.
Real Businesses.
Real Progress.
"Graduating from this program through ACTI provided me with the confidence and crucial tools needed to successfully start my own business."
Evelinne Crawford
Caliber Insurance Brokers
"They helped me build my confidence, business plan, and business idea in such a limited amount of time and I still feel the support months later."
Erin Feakes
Scrubbable Arrangements
"From the start, I felt reassured. I saw people like me—pivoting careers, launching businesses, and taking ownership of their futures. After my interview, I knew it was the right move. The program exceeded every expectation."
Kaleigh Gold
Ratchet Gold Art & Design
"ACTI helped me launch my business. For the past 20 years, I’ve been running The Met Agency, and teaching the next wave of entrepreneurs at ACTI. What a joy!"
James Morrissey
The Met Agency
“From the very first day, I felt at home in the warm, supportive environment. Guest facilitators—often former graduates of the program—gave great insight from their experiences.”
Sue Paulson
“The instructors, many of whom were self-employed, spoke on topics including marketing, selling, goal setting, business leverage, business finance, and stress management.”
Barbara Ball
Xpert Bookkeeping Inc.
“As an immigrant without knowledge of business in Canada, the program exposed me to the tenets, atmosphere, and culture of entrepreneurship.”
Jide Bunmi-Nathan
Mainspring Services
“Graduating from this program through ACTI provided me with the confidence and crucial tools needed to successfully start my own business.”
Evelinne Crawford
Caliber Insurance Brokers
“They helped me build my confidence, business plan, and business idea in such a limited amount of time and I still feel the support months later.”
Erin Feakes
Scrubbable Arrangements
“From the start, I felt reassured. I saw people like me—pivoting careers, launching businesses, and taking ownership of their futures. After my interview, I knew it was the right move. The program exceeded every expectation.”
Kaleigh Gold
Ratchet Gold Art & Design
“ACTI helped me launch my business. For the past 20 years, I’ve been running The Met Agency, and teaching the next wave of entrepreneurs at ACTI. What a joy!”
James Morrissey
The Met Agency
“From the very first day, I felt at home in the warm, supportive environment. Guest facilitators—often former graduates of the program—gave great insight from their experiences.”
Sue Paulson
“The instructors, many of whom were self-employed, spoke on topics including marketing, selling, goal setting, business leverage, business finance, and stress management.”
Barbara Ball
Xpert Bookkeeping Inc.
“As an immigrant without knowledge of business in Canada, the program exposed me to the tenets, atmosphere, and culture of entrepreneurship.”
Jide Bunmi-Nathan
Mainspring Services
Upcoming Sessions
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Upcoming Edmonton Start Date: November 16, 2026 (Waitlist Only)
Our next Edmonton program is coming up. Connect with us to learn more about the program and how to get started. Contact the team today.
Upcoming Edmonton Start Date: November 16, 2026 (Waitlist Only)
Our next Edmonton program is coming up. Connect with us to learn more about the program and how to get started. Contact the team today.
Upcoming Edmonton Start Date: January 25, 2027
Start the new year by taking your business idea from planning to action.
Upcoming Edmonton Start Date: January 25, 2027
Start the new year by taking your business idea from planning to action.
Upcoming Calgary Start Date: January 4, 2027 (Waitlist Only)
Applications are now being considered for ACTI’s Calgary intake. Connect with us and get started today.
Upcoming Calgary Start Date: January 4, 2027 (Waitlist Only)
Applications are now being considered for ACTI’s Calgary intake. Connect with us and get started today.
Upcoming Calgary Start Date:
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Upcoming Lethbridge Start Date: January 11, 2027 (Waitlist Only)
Start the new year by turning your business idea into an actionable plan. Contact us to learn more, and to begin the process.
Upcoming Lethbridge Start Date: January 11, 2027 (Waitlist Only)
Start the new year by turning your business idea into an actionable plan. Contact us to learn more, and to begin the process.
Upcoming Lethbridge Start Date: March 22, 2027
Develop your business with structured training and support from people who understand your community.
Upcoming Lethbridge Start Date: March 22, 2027
Develop your business with structured training and support from people who understand your community.
Upcoming Medicine Hat Start Date: January 11, 2027 (Waitlist Only)
Begin the new year by developing the skills and plan needed to launch your business. Reach out now to reserve your place.
Upcoming Medicine Hat Start Date: January 11, 2027 (Waitlist Only)
Begin the new year by developing the skills and plan needed to launch your business. Reach out now to reserve your place.
Upcoming Medicine Hat Start Date: March 22, 2027
Build your business with practical training and support connected to your community.
Upcoming Medicine Hat Start Date: March 22, 2027
Build your business with practical training and support connected to your community.
Announcements
Self-employment Program Filling Up Fast
More and more Albertans are taking the step toward starting their own business—and ACTI is here to help.
If you’ve been thinking about what’s next, attending a information session is a great place to start. You’ll get answers, clarity, and a sense of what’s possible.
Register for an information session or email info@acti.org to get started.
Self-employment Program Filling Up Fast
More and more Albertans are taking the step toward starting their own business—and ACTI is here to help.
If you’ve been thinking about what’s next, signing up for our information session is a great place to start. You’ll get answers, clarity, and a sense of what’s possible.
Fill out the contact form or email info@acti.org to get started.
Our Blogs &
Resources
Our Blogs
& Resources
Here is where you’ll find real stories from people who started where you are, as well as some tools, tips, and insights to help you move forward with confidence.
Here is where you’ll find real stories from people who started where you are, as well as some tools, tips, and insights to help you move forward with confidence.
We hope to tell your story one day soon.
We hope to tell your story one day soon.
We hope to tell your story
one day soon.
The ACTI Marketplace
The place to test out your dream of starting a business!
Powered by graduates of Anderson Career Training Institute’s Self-employment Program, the ACTI Marketplace is where new businesses launch.
Every purchase helps an entrepreneur take their next step toward independence. From apples to apps — and Zumba to zoos — this is where it begins.
The place to test out your dream of starting a business!
Powered by graduates of Anderson Career Training Institute’s Self-Employment Program, the ACTI Marketplace is where new businesses launch.
Every purchase helps an entrepreneur take their next step toward independence. From apples to apps — and Zumba to zoos — this is where it begins.