Accelerate Acadiana's Workforce

Start or Grow Your Business in a week

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We are in the time of entrepreneurs.  Some individuals were running full-time businesses, others were managing side hustles, and many were just beginning to pursue their ideas. This program was created for all of them—because no one should have to navigate the entrepreneurial journey alone.

Accelerate Acadiana's Workforce was a startup and small business development program centered on people—their goals, ideas, and entrepreneurial ambitions. It was made possible through a partnership between the LEED Center, Acadiana Workforce Solutions (AWS), and Eckerd Connects.

Program Benefits:

Hands-on & individual attention to help you start and/or grow your business
Opportunity to build a network with other business leaders
Successful business leaders as guest speakers & guides
Guidance & consulting after the 6 week program
Completion ceremony and certificate of completion

Session Topics:

Program Basics: The Entrepreneurial Dream
How to Get More Out of a Business Plan
Getting Resources When You Do Not Have Any
What You Need to Know About the Numbers
Customers Drive the Business
Operations and Other Fundamentals that Matter

Questions about Accelerate Acadiana's Workforce or the LEED Center?  Contact the LEED Center, leedcenter@louisiana.edu, or 337-456-1836.