Purpose:
The purpose of the CGLCC's Export Readiness Program is to help participants grow their international business activities - Exploring Export Themes with a Queer Lens.

Outcome:
Upon completion of the CGLCC's Export Readiness Program, participants will complete a personal International Business Plan and be recognized as having completed 4 modules of export readiness externships.

Application Process:
Applicants are encouraged to apply to the program online. The CGLCC team will review applications and grant acceptance into the program on a rolling basis.

Structure & Modules:
The CGLCC's Export Readiness Program consists of four key modules:

Module 1 - Leadership & Visioning - “Visionary Leadership”
Module 2 - People Strategy - “People Development”
Module 3 - Business & Financial Planning
Module 4 - Operational Scaling - “Scalable Operations”

Each Module consists of:
Interactive Workshop (60 minutes) - designed for participants to share, reflect and ideate with their cohort in a safe space; the session includes 30 minutes of facilitated discussion and 30 minutes of peer-to-peer mentorship
Pre-Recorded Training Resource (30-60 minutes) - designed to provide participants with key insights, theories, and practices essential to the module
Asynchronous Work (60-120 minutes) - leveraging a template component, the asynchronous work is designed to guide participants as they develop their personal International Business Plan
Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Group (60 minutes) - designed for participants to discuss the module theme and components by sharing their perspectives from a queer lens

Cohort A - offers a 6 Week Learning Journey for participants.  (FULL)

Week 1 - Module 1 Interactive Session scheduled for Feb 23 at 1pm EST
Week 3 - Module 2 Interactive Session scheduled for Mar 8 at 1pm EST
Week 4 - Module 3 Interactive Session scheduled for Mar 17 at 1pm EST
Week 6 - Module 4 Interactive Session scheduled for Mar 30 at 1pm EST

Cohort B - offers a 4 Week Learning Journey for participants.  (NEARLY FULL)

Week 1 - Module 1 Interactive Session scheduled for Mar 10 at 1pm EST
Week 2 - Module 2 Interactive Session scheduled for Mar 18 at 1pm EST
Week 3 - Module 3 Interactive Session scheduled for Mar 24 at 1pm EST
Week 4 - Module 4 Interactive Session scheduled for Mar 31 at 1pm EST

Cohort C - offers a 4 Week Learning Journey for participants. (NEARLY FULL)

Week 1 - Module 1 Interactive Session scheduled for Mar 10 at 2pm EST
Week 2 - Module 2 Interactive Session scheduled for Mar 18 at 2pm EST
Week 3 - Module 3 Interactive Session scheduled for Mar 24 at 2pm EST
Week 4 - Module 4 Interactive Session scheduled for Mar 31 at 2pm EST


Cohort TBD - offers a 4 Week Learning Journey for participants. (Register in Advance to be notified)

Week 1 - Module 1 Interactive Session scheduled  TBD
Week 2 - Module 2 Interactive Session scheduled  TBD
Week 3 - Module 3 Interactive Session scheduled  TBD
Week 4 - Module 4 Interactive Session scheduled  TBD

Please note: Dates are subject to change. Completion of this program does not guarantee further involvement in CGLCC programs or activities.

Participant Commitment:
If selected, participants agree to:
• Attend and actively participate in the interactive sessions
• Engaged the pre-recorded training materials
• Complete their personal International Business Plan using the provided template
• Complete the program surveys and evaluations with feedback
• Be willing to be identified as LGBTQ+ and publicized (some accommodations possible on request)

Applicants:
The CGLCC encourages individuals who meet the following criteria to apply to the program:
• Business must operate in Canada
• Business owner must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Business must operate as a supplier of products or services to other business
• Business must be a for-profit enterprise
• Business must be at least 51% owned and operated by self-identified LGBT+ individuals (self-identification is corroborated
        and verified)
*If you are not 51% owned and operated by self-identified LGBT+ individuals, you are still eligible for this program but you may not qualify for some future programming opportunities available via the Global Program.*

Certification with the CGLCC:
Further, the business must already be certified as an LGBT Business Enterprise with the CGLCC or be willing to complete the registration process before the end of the program. Please note, the CGLCC may be able to provide a waiver of the  $449 annual certification costs for businesses not previously certified with the CGLCC before the program start date.