Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship (PA2E)

The Public Assistance to Entrepreneurship Program (PA2E) offers classes on starting a business. Courses are conducted virtually and/or in a classroom setting with other Department of Human Services (DHS) customers in your local area. The primary goal is to provide entrepreneurship training for customers with ideas and talent, who are in pursuit of their entrepreneurial dreams of starting a small business while supporting their families. DHS conveniently partners with the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) regionally across the State.

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Potential Candidates:

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
  • Temporary Cash Assistance Recipients
  • Non-Custodial Parents
  • Foster Youth
  • Veterans on Assistance

Course Length and Times:

Duration is approximately 6 weeks long and includes 8 courses. Classes are 1-2 times per week for approximately two hours each. Courses are held in the Spring and Fall.

Course List:

  • Entrepreneurship 101
  • Marketing Research
  • Financial Statements
  • Creating a Business Plan
  • Credit Restoration
  • A to Z Loan Process
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Business Plan Presentation

Benefits:

  • Entrepreneurship Training
  • Workforce Development Training Credit
  • Group Setting with Peers
  • SBDC Business Consultants

Success Stories:

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