Grow Institute facilitates training programs that develop essential business knowledge and management skills proficiency where gaps currently exist. We also offer a clear pathway to a career in business and/or entrepreneurship in a community-based, culturally safe environment.

We target emerging entrepreneurs that are historically and traditionally underserved, under-represented, under-resourced, and as a result are also viewed as less likely and/or capable of succeeding. Our programs strategically remove restraints caused by oppressive practices and systems to facilitate economic empowerment. We accomplish this by aligning training and development to a co-earning and revenue generation platform, promoting innovation and collaboration, providing access to industry equipment and resources. A key program objective is occupational licensing.

All of our programs and experienced-based curricula are proprietary, written and developed by our Founder and Executive Director, Jacqueline Idlette-Reason.