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IBSA - Houston Branch
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Entrepreneurial Training & Development
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Contact Information |
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Contact Name: Rufus Brown
Contact Type:
Branch Director
Occupation:
Entrepreneur
Address:
906 Marcolin
Houston, TX
77088 US
Phone: 281-999-5884
Fax:
Email: ibsatx@yahoo.com or CONCERNEDCITIZEN@aol.com
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Program Information |
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IBSA promotes two types of entrepreneurial
training courses: First Step FastTrac and the National
Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship program
(NFTE).
First Step FastTrac is a
modification of the Premier FastTrac® programs which
employ experiential “how-to” learning. Founders Dr.
Courtney Price and Mack Davis have been developing
FastTrac over the last 15 years and have proven through
research that FastTrac has a significant impact.
FastTrac has been taught to over 27,000
entrepreneurs and is currently running successfully in
38 states.
The
First Step Fund modified FastTrac training to better fit
the needs of our participants. This version of FastTrac
(called First Step FastTrac) is not only offered through
our program, but also through other programs across the
country.
As a agency certified to provide the program, our First Step FastTrac business training
courses are also offered three to four times each year.
Students emerge from this 56-hour course with a
feasibility plan for their business concept. Taught by a
highly experienced team of one instructor and four
business counselors, our program offers students a
chance to interact with small business professionals.
Class size is limited to 20. (all
participants in our program must meet federal income
and Workforce Investment Act eligibility guidelines).
In addition to training, students
receive case management services that assist in dealing
with personal challenges and referrals to other
community resources. Child care reimbursement and
transportation assistance may also
available.
Upon successful completion of either
class, graduates are encouraged to participate in the
Alumni Group, a self-directed network of program
participants who meet regularly to network, share, and
learn from each other and special presenters. Graduates
may also take advantage of identified Microloan and
Mentor Programs.
NFTE instructs
entrepreneurship to the low-income, so they can become
economically productive members of society by improving
their academic, business, technology and life skills.
NFTE has developed a variety of specialized curriculum
products that have been designed for students, as well
as educators. The curriculum covers a wide variety of
topics such as return on investment, supply and demand,
opportunity recognition, competition, skills for
success, cost/benefit analysis, sales and marketing,
ethics, and taxes.
Advanced
Principles of Entrepreneurship offers young
adults, ages 18-30, an in-depth analysis of business and
entrepreneurial topics such as marketing, technology,
cash flow, financial statements, and competition.
Typically implemented as a 70-hour course, this enhanced curriculum utilizes case
studies and is ideal for post-secondary students who are
serious about starting a business venture. To date, NFTE
has worked with over 96,000 low-income
individuals and under-served people in programs across
the country and around the world. NFTE is widely viewed
as a world leader in promoting entrepreneurial literacy
among youth and young adults. When people participate in
our programs they begin to unlock their unique
entrepreneurial creativity, have a greater understanding
of the free enterprise system, improve the quality of
their lives, and dare to dream for bright
futures. Our agency do not specifically conduct this program but do support the curriculum and partners affiliated with it. |
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Program Information |
Program Title:
AccessPoint Entrepreneurial Training & Development
Nature of the Programs:
Our
entrepreneurship programs are combined to introduce basic
business concepts to low- to moderate-income individuals who
have little or no business experience. Classes begin at
various times throughout the year. To begin the application
process, participants must meet WIA eligibility and attend
orientation sessions scheduled before each new
class.
From a staff of one qualified instructor and
four business counselors, students learn how to develop a
feasibility plan for a business concept or existing business.
The feasibility study answers one basic question: is this
business going to work given personal characteristics, the
market, and the financial analysis? If the business proves
feasible, a student can work with staff to develop a business
plan from the feasibility study. Other business concepts such
as marketing, price and profitability, and resource
development are also covered.
There will be
several classes conducted by IBSA during 2005 and business
coaching or mentoring services are available to individuals
not eligible for WIA training. Call for orientation and
class dates.
Other services that may be available to
participants:
Case management, child care
reimbursement, transportation assistance
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Income Requirements |
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AccessPoint Income
Requirements for 2004
Number of
Persons in
Family: |
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Income Must Be
At or
Below: |
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1 |
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$
37,350 |
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2 |
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$
42,700 |
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3 |
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$
48,000 |
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4 |
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$
53,350 |
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5 |
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$
57,650 |
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6 |
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$
61,900 |
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7 |
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$
66,150 |
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8 |
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$
70,450 | |
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281-999-5884
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