Professional Development Programs
Veterans Business Initiative (VBI)
Disability Inclusion & Belonging Series (DIBS)
Veterans Business Initiative (VBI)
VBI was created to provide networking, educational and job opportunities to veterans and/or their spouses in the Central Florida area. . This comprehensive program is offered twice a year, once in Spring and once in Fall. For each of these programs, our organization selects up to 100 veterans who meet the program criteria and who wish to
VBI was created to provide networking, educational and job opportunities to veterans and/or their spouses in the Central Florida area. . This comprehensive program is offered twice a year, once in Spring and once in Fall. For each of these programs, our organization selects up to 100 veterans who meet the program criteria and who wish to develop and refine their business acumen. . This 8-week program provides networking opportunities for all military veterans; their spouses; and families; each meeting consists of three employers, an education partner and entrepreneurship opportunities. Many of our program participants find employment, create their own business, or realize they need more education Participants will receive the tools, knowledge and personal contacts needed to further the mission of establishing a meaningful career while advancing their education, and developing their entrepreneurial skills
Youth Exploration Program (YEP)
Disability Inclusion & Belonging Series (DIBS)
Veterans Business Initiative (VBI)
Our Youth Exploration Program (YEP) was designed to assist high school and early college students develop business acumen so they can be better prepared to join the workforce and become contributing members for the teams they join once hired. Through a series of learning activities and visits to some of the largest employers in Florida ac
Our Youth Exploration Program (YEP) was designed to assist high school and early college students develop business acumen so they can be better prepared to join the workforce and become contributing members for the teams they join once hired. Through a series of learning activities and visits to some of the largest employers in Florida across a span of industries, students gain skills that support both entrepreneurship as well as occupational pathways. Students will have an opportunity to discover their own interests as they become exposed to opportunities across industries and learn about the relevance of education, lifelong learning, life goals, time management, and problem solving skills.
Disability Inclusion & Belonging Series (DIBS)
Disability Inclusion & Belonging Series (DIBS)
Disability Inclusion & Belonging Series (DIBS)
Our sessions are intended to showcase best practices, success stories, inspirational examples of resilience, as well as connect individuals providing services with the people who need them most. Come connect with people in new ways. Our 6 workshop series will allow you to learn, network and influence our community as well as to:
-Meet entr
Our sessions are intended to showcase best practices, success stories, inspirational examples of resilience, as well as connect individuals providing services with the people who need them most. Come connect with people in new ways. Our 6 workshop series will allow you to learn, network and influence our community as well as to:
-Meet entrepreneurs with disabilities
-Discover a talent pool of disabled professionals.
-Network with those seeking employment opportunities.
-Establish new relationships with suppliers, vendors and experts from diverse backgrounds and industries.
-Join a network of organizations with a similar purpose and heart
-Discover opportunities to become someone's potential investors or sponsors.
-Open your heart and mind to endless possibilities as you discover new talent, ideas, opportunities and strategies for collective impact.