PAVE - Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs Bootcamp

On Demand
Until Feb 15
Online
Topic: Start-up Assistance

The PAVE program consists of on-demand online training, a virtual entrepreneurship boot camp, and access to ongoing business programs and resources. The program begins with 3 modules of on-demand virtual training that can be accessed and completed at the participants desired pace. The virtual training expands on the topics of starting a business, securing financing, and developing a sales strategy. Register and take the on-demand training via Digital Chalk using this link: lsbdc.digitalchalk.com

Once the virtual training is complete, email Emily DiStefano (edistefano@louisianasbdc.org) to receive the Zoom link for the virtual boot camp.

The Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs program (PAVE) offers Louisiana veterans the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that are necessary to effectively start or manage a business. In partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Small Business Development Center Network, Louisiana Department of Veteran’s Affair, and Louisiana National Guard. PAVE will follow a virtual format which allows veterans to participate in this program at their own pace. The PAVE program consists of on-demand online training, a virtual entrepreneurship bootcamp, and access to ongoing business programs and resources. The program consists of 3 modules of on-demand virtual training that can be accessed and completed at the participants desired pace. The virtual training expands on the topics of starting a business, securing financing, and developing a sales strategy. Upon completion of the on-demand virtual training, participants will be scheduled to attend an online virtual entrepreneurship boot camp hosted by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center. The virtual boot camp will allow veteran entrepreneurs to assess their needs and analyze the feasibility of their business plan. Additionally, the boot camp will introduce business resources available to them including those specific to veteran-owned businesses. The final step of PAVE will be connecting the veteran entrepreneur with a Business Consultant from LSBDC for continued business support.

Speaker(s): LSBDC, LED, SBA, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Louisiana National Guard

Co-Sponsor(s): LSBDC, LED, SBA, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, Louisiana National Guard


Fee: $ 15.00

You will pay via the on-demand training platform Digital Chalk.