Monday, July 30, 2007

Youth Entrepreneur Success

The EDGE has a program for age 15-21 year olds who are interested in learning how to start a business.

The program is offered FREE to motivated students who have a dream of starting a business. The program is funded by business sponsors.

After completion of only a short computerized one on one program students meet with mentors and counselors who will give guidance of what path students will need to follow to achieve their dreams.

Students will receive a certificate that will be honored by local high schools and PBCC for continuing education credits and as credit toward scholarships.

In addition students will be have the opportunity to apply to the EDGE Centers new Micro-loan program for assistance to start their business.

Please sponsor a student today and call the EDGE at 561-993-3343 to set up an appointment.

Wednesday, July 04, 2007

The REAL EDGE Graduates 11 Adults with a Dream


On June 26,2007 the first REAL class enjoyed dinner at the EDGE and each participant that attended at least 7 of the 8 classes received a certificate of completion.
The dinner was catered by member Charl0tte White from the ELK LODGE Cafe. The dinner included salad, garlic bread, fried chicken wings, and homemade lasanga and was completed by Charlotte's homemade banana pudding.
Many of the students enjoyed the class because they learned more about how the REAL business world functions and what is expected. Many came away with the desire to take the next step of getting started in their new business.

Instructor Jim Lilly from FAU SBDC and Fred Goodwin from Naples Workforce Alliance presented certificates and encouraged students to continue to follow their dreams.
The next class starts on Sept 6, 2007 at 6PM register early, the classes are limited to 16 participants.
Visit our website at http://www.edgecenter.info/ to register online.
This program is partially grant funded by the Small Business Development Center.



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