What you’ll learn

Because learning best practices is only the start, boot camp focuses on equipping participants with tools to confidently manage the personal challenges that will inevitably arise as they become entrepreneurs. They participate in mentoring forums with entrepreneurs, receive one-on-one coaching and build a community of support that lasts long after the program is over. 

Boot camp is designed exclusively for transitioning Canadian Armed Forces members, Reservists and Veterans of any age.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’ve already done your research, seriously considered the benefits and challenges of working for yourself and have moved beyond the “idea” stage of your own business, boot camp is right for you.

• You’re committed to making entrepreneurship and/or self-employment your second career.
• You’re past the idea stage of business development and have a good idea of what your product or service is and who your customer is. 
• You’re currently dedicating significant amounts of time and energy to moving the business forward.

If you're not ready this year and perhaps you're still in the idea stage and want to find out more about what it takes to launch and run your own business, consider our Workshops or one-hour Info Sessions.

After boot camp:

• Join the active Operation Entrepreneur alumni network
• Take advantage of the opportunity to be paired with a mentor as part of the Mentoring program 
• Get access to a national network of 15 regional small business centres, industry experts and Veteran entrepreneurs
• List your business in the Canadian Veteran Business Directory buyveteran.ca  
• Participate in networking opportunities