Fredericton, the capital of New Brunswick, is helping new immigrant entrepreneurs by promoting the Fredericton Business Immigrant Mentorship Program. The program was created specifically for immigrants who wish to invest in the local business community. The program originally began in 2009 and has since been successful at pairing new immigrants with mentors from various professional fields, such as accounting and finance, business marketing, professional sales and investment.
Many immigrant mentorship programs across Canada are aimed at introducing new immigrants into the Canadian workforce. Fredericton’s mentorship program is different as it teaches immigrants entrepreneurs how to conduct and invest in a successful business in the Fredericton community. Successful businesses are essential for economic growth in the Fredericton area and for the rest of Canada.
Other provinces across Canada have recognized the program’s success and are looking to develop similar programs for immigrants wishing to become entrepreneurs.
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