Sorrell College's SBDC program, "Start Your Business," gains statewide acclaim as a scalable model for workforce development.
Troy University’s Start Your Business program has been named one of the top 17 work-based learning programs in Alabama by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship.
The entrepreneurship-based initiative created by Juliana Bolivar, Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Troy University was selected for its replicable model, statewide impact, and innovative approach to bridging self-employment with workforce development.
Juliana…
Juliana Bolivar spoke to students about the significance of honoring heritage while embracing new opportunity.
The Latino Student Alliance and Nu Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recently hosted “United for a Dream,” a joint event designed to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Juliana Bolivar, director of the Small Business Development Center, spoke about her experience as a second-generation Colombian American.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15…
SBDC Director Juliana Bolivar addresses participants in the "New Start Up" entrepreneurship program.
A sense of celebration filled the air at the Pike County Jail as a group of women walked across a classroom space not usually known for applause. But on this day, they were recognized — not as inmates, but as aspiring business owners.
The event marked the culmination of “New Start Up,” a five-session entrepreneurship program led…
A group of women at the Pike County Jail are gaining new tools to rebuild their futures through a unique entrepreneurship series launched by Troy University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
The initiative, titled “New Start Up,” began April 30 with a 90-minute session introducing participants to the entrepreneurial mindset, self-reflection, and the idea that business ownership…
