This year, the awards focused on honoring educational excellence, recognizing individuals and groups who have made a difference in the Northern Virginia community through their vision, innovation and inspiration in the field of education.
Community Business Partnership was chosen based on its outstanding leadership through its collaboration with Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) to create a Career Studies Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship. The 13-month program matches budding entrepreneurs with real-world instruction and college-level in-depth training on all aspects of starting and running a business.
SENIOR CITIZENS MAY QUALIFY TO TAKE THESE CLASSES FOR FREE!! Contact Dannelle at
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Lifetime Learning Tax Credit
Taxpayers may be eligible to claim a non-refundable Lifetime Learning Tax Credit to help them pay for post-secondary education for themselves and/or their dependent children. These tax credits can reduce the amount of federal income tax on returns filed in 1999 or later. This credit applies to tuition and fees for undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education course work taken part-time to improve or upgrade job skills. For more information, call 1-800-829-1040 or visit the IRS Website at: http://www.irs.gov or NOVA's website at http://www.nvcc.edu. (IRS Publication 970)
New Tax Benefit. Virginia employers receive a state tax credit of 30% for training costs for full-time employees.
THIS IS WHAT ONE STUDENT HAD TO SAY:
So far the first class Bus_116 with Mr. Rogers was great and exactly what I was looking for in a "school - program". Mr. Rogers is a great teacher and explained things that made you understand and is extremely knowledgeable.
I really look forward to the remaining 8 classes...Please let me know if there is anything else you need from me.
Thanks again to everyone for putting this Certificate Program together
for information on registration e-mail Dannelle Shugart at
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and the Community Business Partnership (CBP) have partnered together to offer a unique opportunity for anyone wishing to start and/or grow a small business.
In July of 2008, a Career Studies Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship was successfully launched , the first of its kind in Northern Virginia. This 26-credit program is designed to prepare students to start and to grow successful small businesses by providing instruction in entrepreneurial culture, strategy, operations, financial management, marketing and leadership.
All courses will be taught using an accelerated four-to-six week semester format so the dedicated student can complete the program in less than thirteen months. Most classes will use a hybrid of in-class and on-line instruction methods and will be taught by seasoned entrepreneurs who have been through it all. Experiential learning will be emphasized.
Courses will be offered Saturday mornings at CBP’s offices in Springfield which is located five minutes from the Springfield/Franconia Metro stop. There is ample free parking.
Benefits to Graduates
Special introductions to lenders
Graduate Mentoring Program
Special Networking Events for Graduates
Transferable college credits
College Certificate
Schedule of Classes:
BUS 165 Small Business Management 3 credits
Identifies management concerns unique to small business. Introduces the requirements necessary to initiate a small business, and identifies the elements comprising a business plan. Presents information establishing financial and administrative controls, developing a marketing strategy, managing business operations, and the legal and government relationships specific to small businesses.
Dec. 5-Jan. 23, 2010 (holidays: Dec. 26, 2009 and Jan 2, 2010) - 6 sessions
Lecture 3 hours per week.
BUS 241 Business Law 3 credits
Develops a basic understanding of the U.S. legal environment. Introduces property and contract law, agency and partnership liability, and government regulatory law. Students will be able to apply these legal principles to landlord/tenant disputes, consumer rights issues, employment relationships and other business transactions.
Jan. 30-Mar. 6, 2010 - 6 sessions
Instructor: Keith Blankenship
to learn more about Mr. Blankenship and his law firm follow the links below http://www.generalcounsellaw.com/Bio/MichaelBlankenship.asp http://www.generalcounsellaw.com/
Fin 215 Financial Management 3 credits
Introduces basic financial management topics including statement analysis, working capital, capital budgeting, and long-term financing. Focuses on Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return techniques, lease v. buy analysis, and Cost of Capital computations. Uses problems and cases to enhance skills in financial planning and decision making Mar. 13-April 24, 2010 (holiday April 3) - 6 sessions
Brenda Maday
CST 110 - Introduction to Speech Communications.3 credits
Examines the elements affecting speech communication at the individual, small group, and public communication levels with emphasis on communication competence and confidence at each level.
May 1-June 12, 2010 (holiday: May 29) - 6 sessions
Instructor: Kathy Wheeler/Jeff Arnett
BUS 200 Principles of Management 3 credits
Teaches management and the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Focuses on application of management principles to realistic situations managers encounter as they attempt to achieve organizational objectives.
June 19-July 31, 2010 (holiday: July 3, 2010) - 6 sessions
Instructor: Bob Rodgers
MKT 160 Marketing for Small Business 3 creditsPresents the development of the marketing mix for a small business. Includes areas such as product development, pricing, promotion, salesmanship, customer relations, and consumer behavior.
August 7-Sept. 18, 2010 (holiday: Sept. 4, 2010) - 6 sessionsInstructor:
DeShawn Robinson-Chew
ACC 220 Accounting for Small Business (using QuickBooks) 3 credits
Presents practical accounting procedures for small business operations including service occupations, retail stores, and manufacturing operations. Covers the accounting cycle, journals, ledgers, preparation of financial statements and payrolls, and checking account management. Includes regulations applicable to payroll, self-employment, social security and other taxes.
Sept. 25-Oct.30, 2010 - 6 sessions
BUS 260 Planning for Small Business (using FastTrac GrowthVenture) 3 credits
Provides knowledge of the development of a business plan, which can be used to acquire capital and serve as a management guide. Combines knowledge that has been acquired in the areas of planning, management, and finance using pro forma statements and marketing. Covers internet searching techniques. Recommended as a capstone course.
- 6 sessions
Instructor:
BUS 116 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3 credits Presents the various steps considered necessary when going into business. Includes areas such as product-service analysis, market research evaluation, setting up books, ways to finance startup, operations of the business, development of business plans, buyouts versus starting from scratch, and franchising. Uses problems and cases to demonstrate implementation of these techniques.
Oct. 17-Nov. 21, 2009 - 6 sessions
Important:
Credit hours can be applied to NOVA’s Business Administration or Business Management AA Degrees as electives.
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Special Note: The financial aid process usually takes about 4 weeks. It is important to fill out your application as soon as possible. Please see disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
Step 1; Go to www.pin.ed.gov to apply for a pin, it is needed to fill out the FAFSA form Step 2: Then to go www.fafsa.ed.gov and fill out the 2008-2009 financial aid form *Note: NOVA’s school code is 003727. Step 3: You will need to fill out the 2008-2009 FAFSA forms again to apply for financial aide for you Summer 2009 Courses
. -These forms must be resubmitted each year.
For Additional Financial Aid opportunities please visit: www.nvcc.edu/finance is also where you go to find alternate forms of financial aid such as loans
THE ENTREPRENRURSHIP CERTIFICATE IS A 26 CREDITS HOUR PROGRAM
PLUS THE COST OF BOOKS AND LEARNING MATERIALS
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID DOES NOT GUATENTEE PAYMENT OF TUTION. IF YOUR FAFSA APPLICATION IS DENIED YOU WILL BE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR FULL PAYMENT OF YOUR TUITION.
