"The CCAE has the ability to engage young people interested in becoming self- employed like no one else"

"delivered with funding, guidance and excellent student materials.”

“BEST has changed the landscape of our economic development dreams. "

“It was immediately clear"

"we appreciate the benefits of having community-specific programming and a more holistic approach to conventional self-employment training. The life skills components and coaching/mentoring supports offered under Aboriginal BEST are considered key factors for success for program participants, and this is consistent with our broader experience in Micro Finance."

"I have struggled to find good textbooks and I often refer to sections of the Aboriginal BEST Participant’s Manual."

"evaluations of the program have shown that a high percentage of BEST graduates move quickly into employment or self-employment."

"Aboriginal BEST a highly recognized success across the province."

"a business development program which successfully engages and educates Aboriginal students in a respectful manner."

"it is obvious that a lot of work went into it"

“This training helps our people become independent, working for themselves, starting their own business, and contributing to our community.”

"give my greatest respect for Bruce as a facilitator"

"in order to grow our business, we had to sacrifice"

"It didn’t just provide business knowledge—it gave me the confidence, tools, and support to bring my vision for The Essence of Spirit to life."

"I completed two Business and Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) programs"

"coaching from an instructor that did it before to give me that confidence"

ONLINE CCAE June 1st to September 1st 2027 CCAE Aboriginal BEST (Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training) Program

Nipissing Thrift Owner Ursula Ullrich Aboriginal BEST Canadian Centre for Aboriginal Entrepreneurship

CCAE Indigenous Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program

Moose Cree First Nation CCAE Aboriginal Business & Entrepreneurship Skills Training (BEST) Program Oct 13th to Nov 10th 2026