Start a Business or Community Project
Join Our Enterprise Programs to GET STARTED or GROW your business or community project. Get training to build your idea, help from mentors childminding and translation support to get your idea moving.
Access grant funding opportunities to boost your business or community project and make a positive change in your community.
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Two programs to join
Program A (ALeader/Starter)
The Lead program - Program A is a level 1 stage course for those who are just getting started with an idea for a community project or starting a business.
Please register your interest below and we will let you know when the next program will start
Program B (Business/Growth)
The Enterprise Growth / Business program - Program B is a level 2 stage course is for those with existing businesses or community projects, and who want to further develop it.
Applications Program B are now closed until 2025
Join the Starter Program
Connect, build skills and shape the future of your community, while exploring new career pathways.
Join this FREE 18 week program
Come to weekly training workshops
Get mentoring support and guidance
Access childminding support
Translation support provided. You will need to read and write in English but may need some language support
Only 16 spots available in the Program
Register to attend an information session and get started
FAQs
How much will the program cost?
This program is FREE and is kindly funded by the Victorian State Government
Who is this program for?
Anyone can apply to be part of this program. However we will prioritise participation from certain groups such as those who are unemployed.
Additionally, the business and community projects explored as part of this program must show how it benefits the community.
How long does the TO-LEAP Program run for?
The Starter Program will run for 18 weeks. You will need you to commit to attending workshops for all the weeks and the graduation event.
The program consists of weekly 3 hour workshops, optional tutorial sessions and mentoring catch ups in between workshop dates
Register your interest. Fill in the form below
Our Partners
The TO-LEAP Program is funded by the Victorian State Government and the City of Melbourne. It is delivered by the social enterprise Two Square Pegs in partnership with the Inner West Community Foundation.
