Wachiay鈥檚 Blueprint for Success: Women Entrepreneurial Program is gearing up for its next intake, starting Feb. 16.

The public is invited to reserve a seat or to attend a free information session Thursday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a lunch of traditional aboriginal foods.

Workshop participants have access to a wide range of free services and resources, including Wachiay鈥檚 Business Resource Centre, a business plan development software program called Live Plan, a pro forma budgeting program, one-on-one mentoring, and access to publications through Self-Counsel Press.

In addition, Wachiay Friendship Centre offers participants free child care subsidies.

Wachiay has also launched a free web-based video series that compliments the workshops. The HD series can viewed by clicking the link at www.vimeo.com/wachiay.

鈥淭his program gave me the tools to bring my innovative idea to life," Blueprint participant Nicole Gagnon said. "Jay Silverberg鈥檚 vast knowledge, encouragement and mentoring have been a valuable asset to my success, and have allowed me to focus and see the full potential of my project. Thank you.鈥�

The centre has been delivering a series of 12 free workshops for aboriginal and non-aboriginal women in business, and to women aspiring to get into business. With the second successful intake completed, the Blueprint for Success is getting ready for a busy 2012.

鈥淲e are very proud of this innovative workshop and mentoring program we have created,鈥� said Silverberg, Wachiay Business Programs co-ordinator. 鈥淲e deal with business advice on a very 鈥榮treet smart, no-rose-colored-glasses鈥� approach, and focus on what it takes to get into business, grow your business, and succeed in business. We cover the rewards and the risks, providing a balanced approach in a highly user-friendly style. This includes all of our guest speakers as well.鈥�

Space is limited. Register by contacting Lisa Wood at 338-7793, ext. 261 or lisa@wachiay.com.