PEAK – Self-Employment Training for Adults
Launch your future. Build your business.
PEAK is a bold, supportive training experience for adults considering business ownership.
In just a few sessions, you’ll:
- Explore your ideas
- Build confidence
- Learn foundational business skills
- Decide whether entrepreneurship is the right path for you
With group workshops, one-on-one support, and practical tools, PEAK makes space for possibility—without pressure.
PEAK
Push. Elevate. Achieve. Keep Rising.
The PEAK Mindset
P
ush Limits
Try new things. Challenge comfort zones.
E
levate your vision
Go from idea to plan. From "maybe someday" to "I’m doing it."
A
chieve with purpose
Create value. Build momentum. Define success on your terms.
K
eep rising
Learn. Iterate. Grow. There’s always a next step.
No matter your background, experience, or idea stage—
PEAK is where your next chapter begins.
Your Entrepreneurial Toolkit
PEAK is a focused, practical training experience designed to give you a well-rounded business foundation. Here's what we cover:
Build a Business Idea
- Explore what makes a strong business concept
- Clarify your goals, motivations, and values
- Learn to articulate your "what," "why," and "how"
Understand the Money
- Income vs. expenses vs. profit — and how to balance them
- Build a basic budget using real-world numbers
- Learn the difference between financial risk and reward
Know Your Customer
- Define your market and niche
- Develop a basic customer profile
- Learn how to talk to (and sell to) your audience
Develop a Marketing Plan
- Understand your brand message
- Choose smart marketing methods based on your strengths
- Build a simple plan to test your idea in the real world
Draft a Real Business Plan
- Piece together your business idea, money plan, and operations into one page
- Walk away with a functional, flexible business plan draft
1-on-1 Business Coaching
(Post Program)
After completing the workshops, each participant will receive a personalized coaching session where they can troubleshoot specific challenges, refine their business plan, and receive tailored advice on next steps toward launching or validating their business idea.
Explore Self-Employment with Confidence
PEAK is designed to help adults discover whether entrepreneurship is the right next step. In just a few sessions, you’ll dive into business planning, financial literacy, operations, and marketing — all focused on making self-employment real and achievable.
Topic | Date and Time | Description | |
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From Idea to Action | Part 1 | July 29, 2025 5 PM - 7 PM | Participants explore creative brainstorming techniques to generate business ideas rooted in their personal experiences, skills, and interests. They use guided tools to compare ideas, receive peer feedback, and select a concept that feels both meaningful and doable. The session emphasizes aligning the business idea with personal motivation, values, and early insight into the customer’s needs — setting the stage for a purpose-driven plan. Key Skills:
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Part 2 | July 30, 2025 5 PM - 7 PM | ||
Show Me the Money | Part 1 | August 4, 2025 5 PM - 7 PM | This module introduces participants to business financial basics in a clear, accessible way. They’ll explore how to assess whether their idea can realistically make money by understanding income, expenses, and profit. Hands-on activities cover pricing strategies, simple budget planning, cash flow sketching, and recognizing common hidden costs — all without requiring advanced math or financial background. Key Skills:
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Part 2 | August 5, 2025 5 PM - 7 PM | ||
High Key Action | Part 1 | August 6, 2025 5 PM - 7 PM | Participants move from planning to action by building practical systems that support their business day-to-day. They explore how to deliver their product or service efficiently, choose the right legal structure, and identify areas where delegation, automation, or outside support can reduce overwhelm. The module emphasizes building operational resilience early, designing for sustainability, and aligning business decisions with long-term personal and professional goals. Key Skills:
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Part 2 | August 11, 2025 5 PM - 7 PM | ||
Who is My Customer and Where Are They? | Part 1 | August 12, 2025 5 PM - 7 PM | This two-part module focuses on understanding your customer and building a simple, effective marketing plan. Participants define their ideal customer, explore what motivates them, and learn how to craft messages that speak to real needs, desires, and identities. They’ll identify where their audience spends time (online and offline), choose outreach channels that fit their strengths, and begin shaping a brand that feels both authentic and strategic. The module ends with participants completing Section 4 of their business plan and identifying any final skill gaps to address. Key Skills:
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Part 2 | August 13, 2025 5 PM - 7 PM | ||
If You’ve Got the Spark, You Belong Here
This program is for:
- Adults (18+) exploring self-employment
- Side-hustlers testing a new idea
- First-time entrepreneurs looking for guidance
- Anyone who wants to learn how to build a business on their own terms
We especially welcome:
- Indigenous participants
- Newcomers to Canada
- Women entrepreneurs
- People from underrepresented communities
No business experience? No problem.
Take the Next Step
Whether you're looking to join, refer someone, or support PEAK, here's how you can plug in:
I’m an adult (18+)
Ready to build your future? Apply today and take the first step.
I’m a school, organization, or youth worker
Looking to refer a potential participant? Download the info pack or contact us to set up a presentation.
About PEAK
PEAK is a project of Community Futures Lac La Biche designed to spark entrepreneurship in rural adults. It's also part of the Young Entrepreneurs Training Initiative suite of programs
We believe great ideas don’t need permission. Just a push, a plan, and a little support.
If you are 15 to 18 years old or in senior high school, and looking for a meaningful activity over the summer, try our YETI program
