Métis Self Employment (MSE)

To offer clients the skills and support necessary to develop a business plan, start a small business, and sustain the activity.
To assist clients with mentorship, ongoing technical advice, and financial support. Coaching will be tailored to the individual's needs and can include business plan development, accounting, marketing, access to self-employment support services, use of computer skills, etc.

Métis clients whether unemployed, under-employed and/or clients whose employment is at risk due to labour market changes, insufficient employment skills or certification.

Clients must access training through the MNOET intake and assessment process.
Clients must submit a business description including information about the business, how it will be implemented, management/ staffing structure, production/ promotion plans, financing and budget information.
If required, the training part of the program (developing the business plan, accounting, computer skills, etc.) should normally take 12-14 weeks.
Additional income support and individual mentoring may take up to an additional 38-40 weeks. During this time, the client will continue to receive the training allowance, regardless of the business income.
Client must work a minimum of 30 hours/week while implementing the business plan.
It must be a new business having been in existence for no longer than 6 months, or an existing business that has declared bankruptcy.
Support can also be provided to an existing business where training can help to ensure the viability of the business (e.g., marketing/technology training costs).
The business can be a partnership, but the applicant must prove ownership of at least 50%. The client should be able to make a minimum 25% investment in the business (this may be cash or equity).
Monthly progress reports and financial information will be required during the transition from development to implementation. Activity reports should also be received from the mentor.

Training up to 14 weeks, implementation of Business Plan up to 1 year (52 weeks), Living Allowances for SEP cannot exceed 1 year (52 weeks).