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Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs - LED | Louisiana Economic Development Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs 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.
Offers Louisiana veterans the opportunity to gain business knowledge and skills In partnership with Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Small Business Development Center Network, Louisiana Department of Veterans Affair and Louisiana National Guard, the Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs (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 boot camp and access to ongoing business programs and resources. The program consists of three modules of on-demand virtual training that can be accessed and completed at the participant’s 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 the veteran entrepreneurs to assess their needs and analyze the feasibility of their business plan.
Additionally, the boot camp will introduce entrepreneurs to business resources 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. The Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs is open to Louisiana military personnel who have the intent to start a business.
Interested military personnel (Active duty, Reservists, Veterans) should complete the application and pay a registration fee of $15. Register at the LSBDC website. Complete the three on-demand training modules at your own pace.
Complete the online training. Participants will be scheduled for virtual entrepreneurship boot camp. Attend the virtual entrepreneurship boot camp.
Following completion of the program, participants will be referred to a LSBDC consultant for continued business development. Register at the LSBDC website. Complete the three on-demand training modules at your own pace.
Complete the online training. Participants will be scheduled for virtual entrepreneurship boot camp. Attend the virtual entrepreneurship boot camp.
Following completion of the program, participants will be referred to a LSBDC consultant for continued business development. What military status is eligible to participate?
A person who is a member or former member of the Armed Forces of the United States (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, including National Guard/Reservists) who currently serve in good standing in active duty and or Reserve status or was discharged under conditions which were other than dishonorable. What is the time commitment to this program?
Participants should expect each module of online training to take 1 hour to review with personal time committed to working through the workbook and business development materials. In addition, the entrepreneurship boot camp will be a two-part 1-day event. Does the online training have to be complete prior to participating in the boot camp?
Yes, the online training portion of the PAVE program must be completed before being scheduled to participate in the entrepreneurship bootcamp. Please reach out to LED’s Small Business Services department for more information about the program. What can we help you find?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Veterans in Louisiana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Pathway to Assist Veteran Entrepreneurs (PAVE) is funded by Louisiana Economic Development (LED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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