Programs

  • Roc City Biz FastTrac Entrepreneurship Program

    SMART Restart - Entrepreneurs - Roc City Biz FastTrac Program 42% of the total program services expenses. Roc City Biz FastTrac is a 12-week entrepreneurship training program designed for Rochester aspiring entrepreneurs people who have the goal of starting their own business and early stage entrepreneurs. As a part of this program we provide access to coaches expert speakers and peer support to guide them as they learn how to be a business owner and offer continued support to them and their businesses as needed. Two cohorts completed the program this year: projected 20 students 26 students completed the program. The Entrepreneur Program outreach activities and accomplishments include: Member of the National League of Cities Kauffman FastTrac Monthly Cohort and collaborations with Ibero Just Cause,and Conners Enterprises.
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    Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021
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    $55.3K

  • Reentry Prep Job Skills Training

    SMART Restart - Reentry Prep 38% of the total program services expenses. Reentry Prep provides services to individuals with a history of incarceration. Our program engages the participants with a desire to obtain technical job skills training and leverages community networks and local employers to assist participants that complete the program. Reentry Prep offers Coaching: life business and public speaking business and entrepreneurial fundamentals and navigation services to program participants. 18 participants completed the program this year. The Reentry Prep outreach activities and accomplishments includes an affiliation with Entrepreneurial Support Organizations ESO.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021
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    $50.4K

  • Technology Training for Workforce Reentry

    SMART Restart - Technology Trainng - IT Fundamentals 20% of the total program services expenses. A dedicated computer lab is critical to the success of our technology focused programs. Our laboratory is geared to be a safe space for our students to receive tools and training for a successful workforce reentry. GWC's Computer Repair course sets the stage for a career in IT. In the fourth quarter we received Konar Foundation funding to move this program forward. The program also obtained a partnership grant with Shore Foundation to purchase technology for our students. Program training resources includes: software $2,195 hardware $1,718 and instructional staff $4,340 contracted to deliver training courses. Two pilot sessions delivered: projected 20 students total course enrollment 22 students. The Technology Training outreach activities and accomplishments include: SUNY Attain Lab collaboration with RTRI MS courses and SNUG program collaboration with RTRI Digital Literacy Program.
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    Dates
    Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2021
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    990
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    $26.2K