This twelve-week class is
designed for individuals who want to explore self-sufficiency through the
world of self-employment.Using
the nationally recognized NxLeveL® curriculum, participants are guided
through the business planning process.Participants will complete a draft of their business plans through
weekly worksheets and exercises. Guest speakers from the
community share information on topics pertaining to the challenges of
business planning.
NxLeveL®
Participants - Spring 2003
Our GOAL is education. People
with the vision, discipline and drive to pursue self-employment
often lack business basics.Even experienced business owners may struggle. Through
education, we help people overcome barriers and get the assistance
they need.
Experienced business development specialists will
assist individuals in determining the right course of action for their
business through:
Individual meetings
Referrals to other programs
Resource referrals
MBDP staff will guide the individual in evaluating the
validity of their business concept and their readiness to undertake
self-employment.
Orientations are held
periodically to help determine if entrepreneurship is right for the
individual.The facilitator
works with participants to help them evaluate their skills and readiness for
business ownership. Topics covered are:
Working with the Vermont Women’s Business Center,
MBDP holds Business Roundtable Discussions for Women Entrepreneurs.The roundtable discussions are mentoring opportunities for business
owners to offer guidance to newer women-owned businesses.
Vermont
State Agencies – including the Department of Employment &
Training, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Department of
Social Welfare.
Lenders
– including Vermont Job Start, the Vermont Development Credit Union, the
Vermont Community Loan Fund and local revolving loan funds.
Non-profit
Organizations – such as Northeast Employment & Training
Organization, SBA Women’s Business Center and the University of Vermont,
UVM Extension, Springfield Regional Development Corporation, The Chambers of
Commerce in Windham & Windsor counties and the Vermont Small Business
Development Center.
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us for additional information or to schedule an appointment
