The Green Entrepreneurs' Programme
Art Clubbers CIC
The Green Entrepreneurs' Programme is a FREE training course supporting aspiring entrepreneurs over the age of 18, in Essex, to launch or develop their early-stage businesses & projects of under 2 years, in greener ways!
The Green Entrepreneurs' Programme 2024/25 programme is divided into 3 'sprints' with each sprint consisting of over 30 sessions/workshops/events over the course of 9 weeks.
The total number of sessions will accumulate to 100 over the 9 month delivery period.
What you will learn:
Throughout each 9 week long sprint, the aspiring entrepreneur will explore and develop a range of professional, transferable and self-employment skills so that they are better equipped into launching and/or developing their businesses in more sustainable ways. The sessions & workshops for The Green Entrepreneurs' Programme 2024/25 consists of 6 main strands:
Business Planning/Development
Green/Sustainable Practices
Marketing/Branding
Finance/Funding
Personal Development
Pitching/Networking
Pitching to secure seed funding:
At the end of each sprint, a live pitching opportunity will be available to all aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to pitch their business ideas to a panel of professional judges. The judges will make the decision and grant seed funding for 3 winners: £5,000 for the first place winner and £2,500 for the 2 runner-ups.
Rolling Deadline!
Applications accepted throughout the programme! Apply at any time and access the programmes content!
Job Requirements
Eligibility:
Over the age of 18 - Mandatory
Study/work/live in Essex County & Greater Essex (including Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock unitary authorities)* - Mandatory
Have a green business idea OR business under 2 years of registration - Mandatory (this also applies if your existing business/idea would like to implement sustainable practices but still needs to be under 2 years old)
Able to commit a minimum 70% of the live workshops/sessions - Desirable
*All applicants including those who are not permanent residents of Essex must be mindful that the business in question must be set up in and/or trade in Essex.
**Definition of 'Green Business': Green businesses are those who operate sustainably in any sector without compromising the environment and natural resources on which our well-being relies. They balance the needs of people, planet and profit while minimising any adverse effects.
Job Responsibilities
- Attend & participate in online workshops & sessions
- Complete tasks set by course leaders
- Pitch your project/business idea to judges when ready and if desired (this will be facilitated with your tutors during the course)
How To Apply
Rolling Deadline!
Applications accepted throughout the programme! Apply at any time and access the programmes content!
Please visit our website for more information & to apply:
https://www.artclubbers.com/green-entrepreneurs-programme