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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Fulfill your mandate and secure more service contracts with our ready-to-deliver program
Supporting Your Clients
How We Onboard Partner Organizations & Students
See how simple it is to get started — from registering organizations and enrolling participants to giving them instant access to program resources and support.
How We Report on Progress & Outcomes
Learn how our dashboards and templates make it easy to track participation, completion, and results, and to share impact with boards, funders, and stakeholders.
How We Protect Participant Information
Understand the steps we take to safeguard personal data, ensure privacy compliance, and give organizations confidence that participant information is always secure.
LYB Program Levels & Modules
LYB Level 1 (4 Weeks)
Feb-Mar or Sep-Oct
Foundations of Learning
Preparing for Success
Platform & Process Tutorial
The Problem You Solve
Identifying a Desperate Problem
Emotional Connection
Surface Issues and Root Causes
The Client's Lens
Problem Statements
Your Ideal Client
Know Your Ideal Client
Audience Segmentation
Build a Detailed Client Avatar
Needs and Desires
Stages of the Client Journey
Unique Value Proposition (UVP)
Creating a UVP
Make Your Business Stand Out
Benefits over Features
Crafting a Clear, Concise UVP
Position the UVP in Marketing
Service Packaging
Service Packaging and Structure
Exceptional Client Experience
Mapping Client Touch-points
Best Practices in Packaging
Refine the Service Packaging
LYB Level 2 (4 Weeks)
Mar-Apr or Oct-Nov
Pricing Psychology
Value-Based Pricing
Conducting Market Research
Testing Client Response
Setting a Final Price
Presenting Your Price
Conversion & Sales Pages
Essential Sales Page Elements
Attention-Grabbing Headlines
Testimonials & Case Studies
Visuals & Brand Identity
Calls-to-Action (CTA's)
Prospecting Strategies
Social Media & Email Marketing
Tailoring Your Messaging
Scheduling Prospecting Activities
Prospecting Metrics & KPI's
Adjusting Based on Results
Presentation Skills
Tips on Summarizing and Presenting Your Work
Practice Sessions (live)
LYB Level 3 (4 Weeks)
Apr-May or Nov-Dec
Business Essentials
Insurance Coverage
Business Structures
HR, Hiring & Delegation
Professional Development
Advanced Marketing
Using AI & Automation
Create & Launch a Webinar
Effective Referral Programs
Marketing & Sales Software
Business Strategy
Strategic Planning
Strategic Partnerships
Innovation & Investment
Revenue Stream Strategy
Finance & Legal
Securing Loans & Grants
Bookkeeping, Accounting & Financial Reporting
Legal Considerations in Business
Refund Policies, Complaint Processes & Disclaimers
Schedule a Live Demo
We will contact you to arrange your live program demo.
We never share your information with anyone
Who is this for?
This program is designed for organizations with a mandate to help people explore or pursue self-employment. Whether you serve professionals, youth, newcomers, or underrepresented groups, this is a turnkey solution that lets you deliver measurable outcomes.
Workforce Development & Employment Agencies
Provide ready-made self-employment training for clients seeking independence.
Chambers of Commerce & Industry Associations
Equip members with entrepreneurial skills to grow stronger local economies.
Post-Secondary Institutions
Supplement career services or entrepreneurship centres with a structured program.
Secondary Schools & Youth Services
Support career readiness and alternative pathways for young people.
Indigenous Communities
Build local self-employment opportunities and community-based entrepreneurship.
Newcomer & Multicultural Agencies
Help clients overcome barriers and succeed as independent business owners.
Correctional Facilities
Prepare inmates for reintegration with a practical, confidence-building path to self-employment.
Minority & Equity-Seeking Groups
Close opportunity gaps with practical, proven business-building tools.
Alternative / Developmental Lenders
Help clients clarify their vision, build viable models, and present fundable strategies.
Quick Facts for Organizations, Agencies & Institutions
Rationale: Many organizations are required to provide self-employment training but lack resources to develop programs. LightYourBeacon allows organizations to fulfill mandates efficiently while ensuring measurable outcomes.
Curriculum Modules: Business idea validation, client identification, value proposition, offer design, pricing, marketing, prospecting, operations, cash flow, and launch planning.
Outcomes & Metrics: We track what matters. Enrolment, participation, module completion, business launch readiness, early revenue, and participant satisfaction. This gives organizations clear data to show impact.
Reporting & Communication: Partners get simple dashboards, ready-to-use templates for stories and case studies, and co-branded materials for local promotion.
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ABOUT LYB
LightYourBeacon is a suite of cohort-based Self-Employment Programs, built for aspiring entrepreneurs, and for the organizations that serve them.
Keep shining. Keep growing.
INCLUSIVITY
LightYourBeacon is an open and inclusive program We believe diverse perspectives enrich the learning experience, and we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every student feels respected and encouraged to grow.
TERRITORIAL RESPECT
With gratitude and respect, we acknowledge the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw people (Nanaimo BC, Canada), and honour their enduring care for the regional land and waters.