Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it REAL.

Start Building the Business of Your Dreams.

Our self-employment Program

Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it REAL.

Start Building the Business of Your Dreams.

Our self-employment Program

Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it
REAL.

Start Building the Business of Your Dreams.

Our self-employment Program

Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it REAL.

Start Building the Business of Your Dreams.

Our self-employment Program

Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it REAL.

Start Building the Business of Your Dreams.

Our self-employment Program

Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it REAL.

Start Building the Business of Your Dreams.

Our self-employment Program

Real Stories. Real Businesses.
Real Progress.

Real Stories.
Real Businesses.
Real Progress.

Real Stories. Real Businesses.
Real Progress.

“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
“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
“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
“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.
“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
“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

See the full list of Upcoming Sessions and Events on our Resources page.

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Upcoming Edmonton Start Date: November 16, 2026

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 Calgary Start Date: October 12, 2026

Applications are now being considered for ACTI’s first Calgary intake. Connect with us and get started today.

Upcoming Lethbridge Start Date: January 11, 2027

Start the new year by turning your business idea into an actionable plan. Contact us to learn more, and to begin the process.

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if you are eligible for the Self-employment Program.

Got 30 seconds? Take our Program Readiness Quiz to find out if you are eligible for the Self-employment Program.

Program Readiness Quiz

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Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it REAL.

Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it REAL.

Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it
REAL.

Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it REAL.

Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it REAL.

Dream of starting
a business?
We help make it REAL.

Real Stories. Real Businesses.
Real Progress.

Real Stories.
Real Businesses.
Real Progress.

Real Stories. Real Businesses.
Real Progress.

Upcoming Sessions

Upcoming Sessions

Upcoming Sessions

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Ready to take the next step?

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Real Stories. Real Businesses.
Real Progress.

Real Stories.
Real Businesses.
Real Progress.

Real Stories. Real Businesses.
Real Progress.

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