GROW INSTITUTE

​This program best fits future students that aspire to start a new business and need step-by-step professional guidance to complete pre-startup planning and increase business technology and applications proficiency to efficiently manage operations and growth.

Transition your idea/concept from your mind to a comprehensive business plan using our online platform and e-learning system. Work at your own pace to complete classes, courses (or a series of courses), as well as virtual coaching sessions with each moving your business forward a step at a time. Earn badges or competency credentials for all classes completed. Take advantage of benefits provided by an Aspire student membership which include general [member] services essential for successful startup.

This program best fits future students that are available during the workday/week and ready to pursue operating their business as a primary source of income.

Grow your business or organization as part of a cohort group of similar emerging entrepreneurs and with the coaching and guidance of experienced professionals. Applied learning projects and practicum experiences integrate essential opportunities to earn income, build and diversify your customer base. A career training certificate in Applied Entrepreneurship in Business or Nonprofit Studies is awarded upon completion. Take advantage of benefits included with an Emerge student membership which provides higher-level services essential to support growth.

• Critical thinking for business and strategic planning

• Data driven decision making

• Business and proposal writing

• Financial planning, budgeting, and bookkeeping

• Processing design and implementation

• Market testing and feasibility studies

• Performance tracking and measuring

• Business analysis

• Customer relations

• Partnering and collaboration

• Pricing, merchandising, and e-commerce

• Research Analysis of grant and/or contract opportunities

• Staff planning, human resources, and performance

• Business applications and technology proficiency