| A limited number of GATE scholarships will be offered in each location based on an application process. If you are selected for the scholarship, you will receive: One-on-one business assessment: A professional counselor will assess your business skills and related experience. From there, a variety of services will be identified and offered free of charge to help you move from an idea to a business. Training: You will participate in hands-on training to develop a business plan for your idea. All training is geared to successful implementation of your individual business plan: - “From Losing my Job to Owning my Job” at the community college (new 3-hour seminar)
- The N.C. REAL Entrepreneurship course (see www.ncreal.org for more information)
- Other business and entrepreneurship courses at the community college
- Online modules of N.C. REAL and other online courses
- Vocational courses related to particular business you are starting
- Free ongoing coaching and counseling from the Small Business Center at the community college, including developing a business plan, financial counseling or credit repair, and other issues specific to your business
Ongoing coaching and counseling: Your GATE counselor will provide business advice and support throughout the process of planning and starting (or expanding) your small business. Other assistance: After you complete your business plan, you will be eligible for help in applying for a microenterprise loan or other financing for your small business. |