Program Overview
We take participants through an intensive program designed to help entrepreneurs through the struggles that arise in the first years of business ownership, ensuring longevity and success. This program also exists to strengthen the current economic landscape of under resourced communities through direct revenue growth, new job creation, and increasing public safety.
The Thrive Program will be offered 3 times a year to 25 entrepreneurs. The total program is offered in a 4 month period of time and is approximately 175 hours. All classes are taught on a weekend or weekday in the evening to accommodate individuals who still hold daytime employment or care for families during the day. Free childcare is available onsite to a limited number of applicants so please make sure to communicate the need in your application.
"The Baseline Program (30 Hours)"
This program focuses on equipping participants with the essential skills for personal and professional growth. Classes cover topics such as time management, goal setting, effective communication, and problem-solving. Participants will also be introduced to tools and resources that support long-term success in life and work.
By the end of this class, committed individuals will have a clear vision for their future, actionable strategies to achieve their goals, and the foundational skills necessary for pursuing further training or other opportunities.
The Thrive Program will be offered 6 times per year. Three times in English and three times in Spanish. There may be up to 30 entrepreneurs enrolled into each program. The baseline class will not run with under 15 enrolled. The Thrive Baseline Program is a prerequisite for all other Thrive programming. This class is for those 16 and older.
*8 Weeks Long
*1 Class Each Week
*Classes are 2.5 Hours
"The Business Startup Program (130 Hours)"
This program involves providing participants with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to develop their business ideas. This includes training in areas such as business planning, marketing, finance, and operations. Additionally, participants are introduced to valuable community resources such as mentorship networks, and other support organizations.
This phase will start by validating your business idea and creating a minimally viable product to start and test the market. Then, we will teach you the fundamentals of building your business, MEAT AND POTATOES!!!! Hard working entrepreneurs can expect to leave this phase of the program with an actionable business plan and projected financials to get their businesses up and running.
This class is perfect for those who have a business idea or have a startup business but need to build the foundation that makes it more sustainable and profitable.
This Program will be offered 2 times per year. Once in English and once in Spanish. There may be up to 30 entrepreneurs enrolled into each program. The Thrive Baseline Program is a prerequisite to this program. This class is for those 18 and older.
*5 Months Long
*1 to 2 Classes Each Week
*Classes are 2.5 Hours
"Career Training (Coming Soon)"
"Thrive Accelerator Program (Coming in 2026)"
Deliverables Upon Completion:
- Business Plan
- Financial Projections
- Pitch Deck
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Structure and Systems
- Resources and Connections to Position Your Business For Future Success
- Readiness for Funding