Kellogg Community College is seeking applicants for a nine-week Entrepreneurship Bootcamp small-business training program starting in February, offered at no cost for Battle Creek residents who meet income guidelines.
The training program, offered through KCC’s Innovative Accelerated Credentialed Training (iACT) initiative, will run from 1:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays from Feb. 17 through April 24. The training will be held at New Level Sports Ministries, located at 400 W. Michigan Ave. in Battle Creek.
KCC’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp will teach students the knowledge and skills necessary to start and run a successful small business. Coursework includes strategies for market research; creating and presenting a business plan; and identifying funding resources and assets. Integrated Workplace Success classes will focus on professionalism, communication, problem-solving and teamwork.
The training program also includes:
- Career coaches to help with goal setting, academic advising, barrier removal and job placement
- Financial literacy training
- Resume and job-interview training
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp students will also have the opportunity to earn the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certification credential through their training.
Deadlines and Eligibility
Individuals interested in participating in the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp must attend an information session and interview. Please contact KCC at 269-565-2828 or complete the information form online at kellogg.edu/iact by 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, for more information. Space is limited and the training program generally fills up quickly, so interested applicants are encouraged to inquire as soon as possible.
The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is open at no cost to Battle Creek residents who meet income guidelines. Participants must be at least 18 years of age; provide a high school transcript or GED; complete the Accuplacer Next Generation Reading test with a score of 244 or greater; and able to attend the training for extended hours daily for the duration of the program.
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