The Business of Child Care Start-Up - Application

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The Business of Child Care Start-Up The Business of Child Care is a free application-based entrepreneurial training program for start-up child care providers located within the Greater Pittsburgh region, facilitated by the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University (CWE) in partnership with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) and Invest PGH.
Financial support provided by the Hillman Foundation.

Through an application process, up to 20 start-up child care providers will receive admission to The Business of Child Care, an intensive eight-week training program designed to prepare entrepreneurs to launch child care businesses.

The Business of Child Care Program Timeline:
- August 12, 2024: Application Open
- August 20, 2024: Information Session.
- September 13, 2024: Application Close
- September 19, 2024: The Business of Child Care Start-Up Cohort Finalized & Notified
- September 30, 2024: First Session for The Business of Child Care Start-up Fall Program.

The Business of Child Care Start-Up Fall Program will run on Monday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 PM from September 30th to November 18th, 2024. The program will consist of three in-person sessions and five online sessions via Zoom. In-person sessions will be on September 30, October 28 and November 18 and will be held at Chatham University Eastside Building. Applicants are expected to attend all the sessions. Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate.

To view the syllabus for the Business of Child Care Start-up Program: CLICK HERE!

For More Information and Application, CLICK HERE!

Concept to Launch - Online

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
"Concept to Launch" is a 6-week entrepreneurial training program for entrepreneurs in the early stages of starting a business.

Dates: Six Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM starting on September 25 and ending on October 30.

The Fall program will be offered Online Only and offered at a reduced rate of $65. The program is capped at 30 participants.

Current CWE Members can take the class for the further reduced price of $20. Email womens-entrepreneurship@chatham.edu for the coupon code.
Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate for all classes.

Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who complete four or more classes live.

Classes focus on:

Facilitator: Lillian Rafson, Founder and CEO of Pack Up + Go

To view the syllabus for the Concept to Launch program: Click here

To register for the Program, CLICK HERE!

Digital Service Training Series: Websites that Work - Turning Visits into Value - HYBRID

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
This five-part training series is designed for small business owners interested in understanding the essence of creating effective websites. The series not only covers the foundational aspects of website strategy but also dives deep into advanced strategies that make websites stand out. Through a blend of lectures, collaborative discussions, and real-world applications, business owners will gain comprehensive insights into website creation, ensuring their digital presence aligns with their business goals. The goal of this series is for business owners to leave with a website they’ve built that brings value to their business.

The training series will run on Mondays from 12:00PM-2:00PM on October 21, October 28, November 4, November 11 and November 18. The program will consist of TWO in-person sessions and THREE online sessions via Zoom. In-person sessions will be held on October 21 and November 18 at Chatham University Eastside Building. This is a hands-on, interactive training series and participants are expected to attend all five sessions. After each training session participants will be asked to complete an assignment before the next session.

To participate in this training series, you must have access to a laptop and have a website domain established. The training series is limited to 20 participants. Any size business is welcome and is beneficial for new and existing websites.

- Session 1 - October 21: Introduction to Visual Design and Goal Setting (Basics of Visual Design, Platform Analysis, and Establishing Goals)
- Session 2 - October 28: Website Structure (Information Architecture, User Flows, and Navigation)
- Session 3 - November 4: Website Experience Design (Content Strategy, User Experience (UX) Best Practices, and Helpful Tools)
- Session 4 - November 11: Website Tools and Beyond (Cybersecurity, SEO, and Analytics)
- Session 5 - November 18: Website Review & Feedback (Present and Review each participant's website and provide feedback on improving website strategy, website design and optimization).

Facilitator:
Auldyn Matthews-McGee, Founder, Auldyn Matthews Consulting, LLC


To Register for Training Series, CLICK HERE!