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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has launched a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate Program. PHOTO/PROVIDED
Stevens Tech inaugurates small business program
Listen to this articleThaddeus Stevens College of Technology has launched a Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Certificate Program.
The new one-year, fully online certificate program is aimed at giving current and aspiring small business owners the practical skills to plan, launch, grow, and sustain a successful business, according to a release. This certificate program is one of five the college offers, joining its 24 associate degree options and professional development and workforce training at its Workforce and Economic Development Center.
“Our mission is to create access and opportunity to education leading to a thriving future, where our graduates can make wages sustaining families and building community-wide impact,” President Pedro Rivera II said in a statement. “This program creates another avenue for someone with aspiring entrepreneurial spirit to gain practical experience they can apply directly to their dreams. Whether the industry is trade or technology focused, or verticals such as retail or food services, these courses will provide insights and access to move forward.”
The 36-credit program is available full- or part-time and covers business planning, cash flow management, accounting software QuickBooks, marketing and legal and HR compliance. The program’s synchronous and asynchronous coursework is designed for students balancing existing work or family responsibilities. Tuition for the program is $9,450 for full-time coursework. Part-time tuition rates vary based on enrollment status. Students can enroll now for the fall semester.
Per the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, small businesses represent 99.6% of all businesses in Pennsylvania and employ almost half of the state’s workforce. The average small business owner in the state earns $87,000 annually, according to a ZipRecruiter survey. Graduates of the program will be prepared for roles including small business manager, operations manager, and business administrator.
