Business Training

Below is a collection of training opportunities available to local businesses looking to learn more and adapt business models to offer services in a digital landscape.

Welcoming Communities Training

We are excited to be able to offer this unique FREE training opportunity to Perth County employers.Together with our partners at Fanshawe's Corporate Training Solutions and Intercultural Competency Advantage Program, we look forward to ensuring the online learning experience is as easy to access and meaningful as possible. The goal of this training is to help our local businesses and service providers to become welcoming to all newcomers to the region.

Registration in the program includes 3 course modules, each taking between 90-120 minutes to complete:

The Essentials of Intercultural Competency
Effective Intercultural Communication
Power Dynamics and Systematic Discrimination

To request access for yourself and your team:

Send registration request email to ecdev@perthcounty.ca with the subject line “Online Training - Welcoming Communities” including the following:

Company Name
Number of Attendees/Licenses you require
Names, position titles and email addresses of each participant

Please note that there are a limited number of training licenses available and priority will be given to employers located within Perth County.

Stratford Perth Centre for Business - Online Education

Free Resources and Training for Small Businesses

Video Resources and Training Modules available online anytime by clicking here.

The Ontario Digital Main Street Initiative

FREE digital skills workshops for Ontario's small main street businesses, from Ontario BIA Association, Digital Main Street, and Camp Tech. Topics include:

Facebook and Instagram Advertising on a Small Budget
Small Business Websites 101
SEO Fundamentals
Small Business Data Privacy and the Law
Social Media for Small Business
Maximizing Your Online Advertising & Digital Marketing Budget
Ecomerce Options for Small Business
Google Analytics for Small Business

COVID-19 Support for Canadian Businesses

Mentor Works Logo As the world continues to respond and follow the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, one of the most common questions is, “What is the government providing to support Canadian businesses affected by COVID-19?”.

To support you and your business during this time, Mentor Works are updating this page daily with resources available to Canadians and will be hosting a variety of FREE webinars.

For more information, click here for the Mentor Works website.

OFA's Agriculture Community of Practice

Community of Practice Logo Join the to discuss issues in the agriculture and food sector. Regular webinars are hosted on a variety of topics. For the lates information and to view resources and past webinars visit the OFA website by clicking here.

Startup Canada Webinars & Resources

Startup Canada Logo Startup Canada is the national rallying community and voice for Canada’s 3.5 million entrepreneurs. Since launching in 2012, Startup Canada has grown to represent more than 250,000 entrepreneurs and 50 grassroots communities from coast to coast to coast. Through digital programs and flagship events, Startup Canada is the network promoting, inspiring, educating, connecting and giving a voice to Canada’s entrepreneurs; supporting them to start, operate and scale businesses that build a better Canada for the world today and for future generations.

Click here to visit the Startup Canada website for a variety of FREE webinars for entrepreneurs.

Your Town Rising: When "Stay at Home" Isn't an Option: Homelessness & Public Space During COVID-19

Project for Public Spaces speaks with partners in Atlanta - one of the U.S. cities hit hardest by COVID-19 -- on how life with a stay-at-home order can quickly become extremely complicated for those without one. Some of the questions that will be considered: How can public space managers and designers help to address needs as they relate to public spaces / outdoor spaces? How can those managing and caring for these spaces be considerate and helpful? Speakers: Elena Madison, Project for Public Spaces Janika Robinson, HOPE Atlanta Ansley Whipple, Downtown Atlanta.

Service Canada Webinars

Do your clients ask frequent questions about Government of Canada programs or services? Are you unsure about the next steps they should take to get the government assistance they need?

Service Canada is offering free webinars from 7 July, 2020 to 30 July, 2020 to provide information about federal government programs and services that could benefit your clients - including Indigenous peoples, seniors, persons with disabilities, families, youth, workers (including self-employed individuals), employers and newcomers.

Join from anywhere! The presentations are delivered via WebEx technology, with the audio portion provided via telephone. Choose to attend the webinars that are most relevant to you and your clients, the webinar schedule and topics are outlined below.

To register, please click the REGISTER NOW button below and e-mail your selection(s), you will receive joining instructions within two business days.

Webinar Topic	Description	10:00 AM
COVID-19 Support for Workers	Review types of Employment Insurance benefits, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, the actions required for maintaining benefits, earnings while on claim and other resources to support return to work endeavours. In collaboration with Employment Ontario and Canada Revenue Agency.	July 09 July 16 July 23 July 30
COVID-19 Support for Employers and Service Delivery Partners	This webinar provides an overview of the work-sharing agreement, special measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, financial support for your employees or clients. In collaboration with Employment Ontario and Canada Revenue Agency.	July 07 July 14 July 21 July 28
Services for Seniors	In this presentation you will find information about financial programs and other services offered by Service Canada for Seniors and their caregivers. The session will also provide general information about Service Canada that may be of interest to Seniors.	July 08 July 22
Services for Newcomers	In this webinar you will receive information on Service Canada's programs and services of interest to Newcomers. The goal of the session is to assist Newcomers in understanding and accessing Government of Canada benefits and programs.	July 15 July 29

Or register:

EDSC.SERVICECANADADIRECT-SERVICECANADALIVE.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca