We help you grow a career, start or expand a business, access to funding and markets, settle in Canada, and receive the benefits you deserve, including housing, childcare, unemployment, illness, education, medical care, etc. When you become a member, you become part of a large black community transforming Canada through advocacy, capacity building, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Black Buildup p
rovides all black immigrants and Canadians with the resources, support, education, and tools to nurture, develop, and meet lifelong goals. ACCESS TO SKILLS ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER: Learn how to run and grow a business or advance in your career by using experienced experts and trainers with lived experience and a deep understanding of the subject matter and resources available through the SEC. SKILLS TO SETTLEMENT CENTER: Helping new immigrants to settle and thrive into their new communities. We provide immigration assistance, skilling and support to facilitate their settlement and integration
NETWORKING: Have the opportunity to connect with other black professionals or entrepreneurs to learn from each other, exchange ideas or promote services. Access networks with public and government authorities to obtain first-hand knowledge and information
BUSINESS PROMOTION: Get access to our platform and events to list and promote your company's services and products. Access recruitment fairs, consultancy opportunities and job advertisements aimed at black immigrants or Canadians. COACHING AND MENTORING: BBUF focuses on your growth and maturity both personally and professionally over the long-term while at the same time helping you achieve a specific professional or business goals by changing behaviors or developing specific skills within a specific period. RESOURCES: With an ever-growing and centralized extensive library of content such as business guides, easy-to-use templates, access to finance information, marketing tools, etc., you have access to all the tools and information you need to make your work easier. DISCOUNTS: We aggressively pursue partnerships to increase the number of companies offering discounts to our members that allow you to save money on other important items
BUSINESS DIRECTORY: Here you will find all the details about amazing local businesses run by black Canadian across Canada, offering a full range of products or services. Support these companies by purchasing their products or services
PROGRAMS
I- ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER
Our training programs are directly aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among black Canadians. Our entrepreneurship program not only provides practical help in the transition from normal employment to self-employment but also helps existing small businesses to grow and prosper. The training and information that start-ups need can include how to raise funds, legislation, choice of premises, taxation, simple accounting, hiring staff, marketing and social media, etc. The coaching and mentoring program helps existing companies to have access to experienced mentors and online tutors in various business areas to improve productivity and performance. Employment Program
This program has 03 components providing a pathway for improved professional development of black Canadians and immigrants
• Employment Readiness
We support black and brown Canadian job seekers, learn to write first-class CVs, prepare for job interviews, and improve their readiness and confidence to enter the labor market.
• Employment training
We train black and brown Canadian participants in a range of skills to prepare for employment in many of Canada's high demand and leading jobs with Canada's leading employers across industries.
• Employment placement
We have an experienced team with the necessary networks and resources to assist our members in their job search. Our team continuously researches and updates our job banks and then matches the hiring needs of leading employers with qualified candidates. II- SKILLS TO SETTLEMENT CENTER
This program supports new immigrants who face many challenges in settling into their new communities. We use the skills, knowledge, strengths and resources of the newcomers to improve their ability to overcome potential problems and obstacles and facilitate their settlement and integration. The services provided are:
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• Life skills, literacy and basic competence development
• Get to know the Canadian workplace culture
• Develop specific skills for Canadian provincial jobs in demand in Canada and abroad
• Get personal support to identify career goals and help to find a job
• Get assistance in preparing CV and job interviews. Settlement Information and Advice [Add image named Advice]
• Banking in Canada
• Obtaining a driver’s licence
• Access to healthcare
• Finding work
• Finding childcare
• Application/renewal of PR card
• Application for citizenship
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• Disability benefits
• Employment Insurance
• Student financial aid
• Family benefits
• Housing benefits
III-EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP CENTER
The Leadership Development Program will help you understand what it takes to be a leader. You will learn about leadership disciplines and behaviors, assess your leadership strengths and weaknesses and develop an action plan to develop and practice the behaviors required to effectively lead yourself and others
The workshop will help you establish a culture of leadership, improve your leadership character traits, develop your personal capabilities, interpersonal skills, develop your capability to drive and results and lead organizational change. Leadership principles will be based on the teachings of John Maxwell and Franklin Covey. Some internationally recognized and certified programs delivered are
John Maxwell Leadership Program:
• Developing the Leader within you: Learn and master the 10 critical components of authentic, personal leadership and how leaders are made
• 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow these laws and people will follow you
• Leading through Crisis: Learn practical ways to manoeuvre through times of difficulty and adversity. [Add image named John Maxwell Team]
Franklin Covey Leadership Program
• The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team: crucial insights for first-level leaders, that will teach them how to develop a high-performing team
• The 7 habits of highly effective people: A proven process of personal and interpersonal growth that can have an immediate and lasting impact. Leadership workshop dates are found on the events pages here [link to events] [Add the image named Franklin Covey]
YOUTH BLOOM (Black Leaders with Options and Opportunities for Mentoring)
The Youth Executive Program prepares black and brown youth in Canada for professional development and entrepreneurship by gaining practical experience and developing professional skills. The program components include business and corporate exposure, financial training, business development, ethics and personal code of conduct, communication and teamwork. The aim is to inspire young black people and prepare them for success in the real world of work through appropriate training, coaching and mentoring.
