BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP PATHWAY

Getting Started

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

BEGIN YOUR STUDIES:      

ARE YOU SOMEONE WHO COULD SEE YOURSELF WORKING IN AN OFFICE SETTING OR HAS DREAMED OF OWNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS ONE DAY? THIS PATHWAY MIGHT BE FOR YOU!

OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT WANT TO KNOW:   

JOB REQUIREMENTS CAN VARY - SOME EMPLOYERS COULD BE CORI-FRIENDLY, SOME COULD NOT. SOME MIGHT REQUIRE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES THAT INCLUDE NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, & HOLIDAYS, SOME COULD NOT. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS, IT'S IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT HOW CAPITAL ($, KNOWLEDGE, ETC.) COULD IMPACT YOUR GOALS!

Opportunities for Training & Education

BMCP FROM MACC

THE MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES (MACC) IS PROUD TO OFFER THEIR BE MASS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM (BMCP). THIS OPPORTUNITY INCLUDES UP TO 10 WEEKS OF FREE CLASSES AT A REGIONAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO LEARN THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE & ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL CAREERS, PROFESSIONAL JOB COACHING THROUGHOUT TRAINING & INTO EMPLOYMENT, STIPENDS & PAID TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM AT EMPLOYERS SUCH AS BANK OF AMERICA, BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM, & MORE. AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE CLASSROOM & ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, FULL-TIME JOB OFFERS ARE AVAILABLE!


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DUET BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BACHELOR'S DEGREE

DUET'S BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO PLAN, DIRECT, & COORDINATE THE DIVERSE OPERATIONS OF MODERN ORGANIZATIONS. THESE INCLUDE FORMULATING PROCESSES, MANAGING DAILY OPERATIONS, OVERSEEING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, & PLANNING THE USE OF MATERIALS & HUMAN RESOURCES.


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YEAR UP

YEAR UP FOCUSES ON CAREER TRAINING TO MEET THE HIRING NEEDS OF THEIR LOCAL PARTNERS. SOME OF THEIR TRAINING SPECIALTIES IN THE BOSTON AREA INCLUDE BANKING, INVESTMENT OPERATIONS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, & MORE. PARTICIPANTS EARN INTERNSHIPS AT TOP COMPANIES & PUT THEIR TRAINING TO WORK WITH VALUABLE REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES.


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JVS BANK CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM

LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN BANKING THROUGH JVS'S PROGRAM! THIS FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY PROVIDES COURSES, WORKSHOPS, & JOB PLACEMENT SUPPORT TO GET PARTICIPANTS JOBS AS A BANK TELLER.


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DUET HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT

DUET OFFER STUDENTS TWO DEGREE OPTIONS IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT: AN ASSOCIATE'S AND A BACHELOR'S. THESE DEGREES PREPARE STUDENTS TO BE EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATORS, WHETHER IN HOSPITALS, PRIVATE PRACTICES, PHARMACEUTICAL OR RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, & MORE!


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YMCA PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION

THE YMCA TRAINING, INC. OFFERS A FREE, 12-WEEK PROGRAM THAT PREPARES TRAINEES FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CAREERS. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN BEST PRACTICES, RENT CALCULATIONS, & HOUSING RECERTIFICATION PROCESSES. TRAINEES WILL ALSO HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO FOR ON-SITE LEARNING & JOB SHADOW AT LOCAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LOCATIONS. THE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION WILL PREPARE TRAINEES TO COMPLETE THE 3-DAY CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL OF OCCUPANCY TRAINING & CERTIFICATION EXAM.


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BHCC ENTREPRENEURSHIP ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE

BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE PROGRAM ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS & BUILD ON THEIR OWN CAPABILITIES WHILE EARNING A COLLEGE DEGREE. STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO TRANSFER CREDIT FOR COURSES TO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMS. STUDENTS LEARN BUSINESS SKILLS THAT COULD BE COMBINED WITH THEIR SPECIALIZED SKILLS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT OR FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT & MOBILITY.


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MBCC ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

MASSBAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFERS AN ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM, WHICH PREPARES STUDENTS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL POSITIONS IN THE WORKFORCE ASSISTING PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTS. DEPENDING ON PREVIOUS EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS, A STUDENT IS ABLE TO ASSIST BOOKKEEPERS, & WORK IN AREAS INCLUDING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, DATA ENTRY, & AS A JUNIOR AUDITOR.

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FSU BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR'S DEGREE

FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY OFFERS SEVERAL BUSINESS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION BACHELOR'S DEGREE WITH A CONCENTRATION IN MARKETING. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH A STRONG CORE CURRICULUM. STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT CONSUMER BEHAVIOR, ADVERTISING, MARKET RESEARCH, & INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.


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