You have been holding everything together. Now let us hold something for you.
The BWIP ACCESS Program is a fully funded program built for Black women in New Brunswick who are ready to start, strengthen, or advance — in business, in career, or both.
Built to Grow: A Practical Business and Career Workshop for Black Women — designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, and side-hustlers at every stage of the journey.
“This program was not built for you as an afterthought. You were the whole point.”
For over a decade, BBPN has been listening to Black women in New Brunswick — in town halls, in living rooms, in community spaces. Built to Grow is the direct result of what we heard. Whether you are starting from an idea, running a business that needs structure, or a professional ready to rise — there is a pathway here for you.
Wherever you are, there is a place for you here.
Starting Out
You have an idea, a side hustle, or an early-stage business and you need a real foundation to build on.
Already Operating
You have a business running but need structure — contracts, accounting, marketing, funding, or a proper business plan.
Advancing Your Career
You are a professional looking to grow, earn more, lead more, or transition from employment into consulting or entrepreneurship.
In Transition
You are rebuilding after a gap, re-entering the workforce, or pivoting into something new and need support navigating the path.
Exploring a Side Hustle
You have a skill or passion you want to monetize and you want to do it properly from the start.
Ready to Sell
Program participants have the opportunity to showcase and sell at the BBPN Pioneer Vendor Trade Fair — November 2026.
One program. Your pathway.
For women with an idea, side hustle, or early-stage business.
You have something. Maybe it is just a spark right now. This pathway gives you the foundation to turn that spark into something real — registered, structured, and ready to grow.
- Get legally registered — fast
- Sole proprietor or incorporated? Pick with confidence
- Price it right, from day one
- Land your first paying customers
- Bookkeeping that doesn’t scare you
- Open a business bank account like a pro
- Get grant- and funding-ready
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- [Insert Strengthen topic — e.g. “Marketing that actually converts”]
[Insert Advance pathway description — for professionals ready to grow, lead, or transition into consulting/entrepreneurship.]
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- [Insert Advance topic — e.g. “Negotiate the raise, the rate, or the deal”]
- [Insert Advance topic — e.g. “Build a personal brand people trust”]
- [Insert Advance topic — e.g. “From employee to consultant, on your terms”]
Trained abroad. Ready here. Let’s make it official.
Whether you’re starting, strengthening, or advancing — if you’re carrying credentials, licenses, or years of experience earned outside Canada, this track sits underneath all three pathways to help you convert what you already have into recognition here.
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Decode Your Credential
Understand how your foreign degree, diploma, or license translates into the New Brunswick and Canadian system — and what it’s actually worth here.
Navigate the Paperwork
Step-by-step support through credential assessment and recognition processes for regulated and non-regulated professions — no more guessing which form goes where.
Bridge the Gap, Not Start Over
Targeted upskilling and bridging courses so you build on what you already know instead of repeating years of training.
Speak the Local Language of Work
Resume, interview, and networking coaching built for the Canadian job market — translate your experience so employers hear your value immediately.
Mentors Who’ve Made the Pivot
Connect with professionals who’ve successfully re-established their careers in Canada and know exactly what the road looks like.
Fast-Track Where It Exists
Get matched to accelerated bridging and recognition pathways where they’re available, so you’re working, licensed, or certified sooner.
If something has been stopping you — we already planned for it.
Simple. Structured. Built around your life.
Express Your Interest
Fill out our short Expression of Interest form. Takes less than five minutes. Our team will be in touch within three to five business days.
Attend an Information Night in Your City
Before anything is confirmed, we come to you. Meet the team, ask every question you have, and decide if this program is the right fit — with no pressure.
Join Your Cohort
The program runs in two six-week cohorts combining virtual weekly sessions with in-person city visits. Cohorts begin in August 2026. Session schedules will be communicated following registration.
Complete Your Tuition-Free NBCC Credential
Complete four recognized online courses through NBCC in Fall 2026. BBPN covers the full tuition cost through ESDC funding. Limited spots available — enrol early.
Receive Your Credential at BHM Graduation
In February 2027, BBPN hosts a public graduation and excellence recognition ceremony where participants receive their credentials. Your achievement is celebrated by your community.
Walk away with something on paper.
BBPN pays the full cost of your NBCC courses through ESDC funding. You pay nothing. Complete four recognized online courses and receive your Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement — where you will receive your credentials at our Black History Month Graduation in February 2027.
NBCC Entrepreneurship Certificate of Achievement
Four recognized online courses. Fully covered by BBPN. Limited spots available — priority given to registered program participants. Credentials received at BBPN’s Black History Month Graduation, February 2027.
Five cities. One province. All yours.
Saint John
Including Kingston, Hampton, Quispamsis, Rothesay, Sussex
Moncton
Moncton and surrounding areas
Fredericton
Fredericton and surrounding areas
Bathurst
Bathurst and surrounding areas
Kingston
Kingston and surrounding areas
Pioneer BBPN Vendor Trade Fair
New Brunswick’s first Pioneer Vendor Trade Fair — a landmark moment for Black entrepreneurs, vendors, and community builders across the province.
BWIP ACCESS participants will showcase their businesses, products, and services alongside the Digital Readiness program graduates — putting everything learned in the program on display in a real, public marketplace setting.
Your Business. On Stage. In Public.
The Trade Fair is where the program culminates in action. Participants who complete the BWIP ACCESS program will enter November ready to sell, connect, and be seen. This is not a practice run. This is the real thing.
Your moment is now. Take the first step.
Fill out our Expression of Interest form. It takes five minutes and costs you nothing. Our team will be in touch shortly.