THE JOSEPH CENTER
Programs
Joseph Center Business Development Programs
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE JOSEPH CENTER FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (JCBD) OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO TRAIN, NURTURE, AND SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS IN STARTING AND RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS, AS WELL AS WORKERS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO ARE THE ENGINE OF THE ECONOMY. JCBD ENCOMPASSES THREE MAJOR PROGRAMS. 1. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES WORKSHOPS AND COURSES IN AREAS SUCH AS BUSINESS START-UP AND PLANNING, FINANCING, AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING IN ORDER TO MORE EFFECTIVELY MANAGE/OPERATE THEIR BUSINESSES. 2. CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CEPD) WHICH OFFERS TECHNOLOGY TRAINING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSES AND GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) COURSES, ALL DESIGNED TO ASSIST ADULTS IN ACQUIRING SKILLS NECESSARY FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT, BETTER PAYING JOBS, ETC. CEPD ALSO HOSTS AN ANNUAL JOB FAIR THAT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR UP TO 1,000 ATTENDEES. 3. ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) AT THE JOSEPH CENTER, WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE SBA AND PROVIDES BUSINESS CONSULTING, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND TRAINING PROGRAMS TO ASSIST ENTREPRENEURS IN IMPROVING BUSINESS PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITABILITY.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.2MEntrepreneurship Program
ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM: THE JOSEPH BUSINESS SCHOOL (JBS) IS A WORLD-CLASS INSTITUTION THAT EQUIPS ENTREPRENEURS AND INDIVIDUALS USING PRACTICAL AND BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES TO RAISE UP COMPANIES AND CREATE WEALTH TO TRANSFORM DESOLATE PLACES INTO FLOURISHING COMMUNITIES FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. JBS HAS A PERMIT OF APPROVAL BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ILLINOIS BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION PRIVATE BUSINESS & VOCATIONAL DIVISION AND IS ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ACCREDITING COUNCIL FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING (ACCET). 107 STUDENTS WERE COMPLETERS IN THE TWO, 2023 4-MONTH COHORTS ON THE CHICAGO CAMPUS IN A LIVE IN-PERSON AND LIVE INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED FEED OF EACH SATURDAY SESSION. 169 STUDENTS WERE COMPLETERS IN THE TWO, 2023 4-MONTH COHORTS ONLINE MODALITY WHERE STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEKGeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.5MBusiness Incubator Services
BUSINESS INCUBATOR & OTHER: THE JOSEPH CENTER HAS A BUSINESS OFFICE CENTER TO PROVIDE SUBSTANTIALLY BELOW COST AND PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS OFFICES, A CONFERENCE CENTER AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR START-UP BUSINESSES.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$856.7K
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