Prosperity lab launches Spanish-Language Female Entrepreneurship Program with support of City of San José
SAN JOSE, Calif., (April 30th, 2024) – Prosperity Lab announces the launch of the first cohort of the MEE-Motivando, Educando, Empoderando (Motivate, Educate, Empower) program, a Spanish-language female entrepreneurship program in San José.
This 30-member cohort, with entrepreneurs based in San José, has begun an eight-week series of courses in key business skills such as business finance and management, as well as courses on well-being and soft skills such as business etiquette and networking protocols. There will also be a strong support system and individualized mentoring for each participant. After the 8 weeks of training, the three cohorts will work together on designing the next steps of their business project.
This program is a collaborative effort with and sponsored by the City of San José’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA), as part of its ongoing efforts to support those in the business community most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic: micro-businesses, immigrant entrepreneurs, and businesses located in historically under-resourced neighborhoods. Evidence emerged that female entrepreneurs encountered unique challenges which included low self-confidence, and lower access to capital and funding.
“Our team elevates, innovates and empowers through different services that we offer to businesses”, says Mimi Hernandez, Executive Director of Prosperity Lab.
MEE will have three cohorts that will offer the trainings in Spanish. The first one opened this April. Cohort 2 will open in July and Cohort 3 in October. There is limited space for cohorts 2 and 3. People interested in signing up for MEE will be able to register until September 2024. This program is open for anyone who has a business in San Jose or a business idea in the county of Santa Clara.
For more information and registrations please visit www.prosperitylab.org or call 669-282-0551.
About Prosperity Lab
Prosperity Lab is a catalyst for positive economic development and empowerment of underserved communities and micro businesses throughout Santa Clara County and the City of San Jose.
By developing and delivering impactful programs and innovating solutions, it aims for a future where every entrepreneur, regardless of their background, can access the opportunities needed to build a prosperous, stable, and thriving business. Prosperity Lab finds economic empowerment approaches and tools that enable historically disinvested communities, women, and micro-enterprises to become prosperous, reduce socioeconomic disparities, and achieve economic advancement.
About the San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs
The San José Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) is committed to a vital, competitive San José economy that increases prosperity for people and companies. OEDCA guides the city’s economic strategy, provides assistance for business success, connects employers with trained workers, and provides art and cultural resources to our community. For more information, go to http://www.sjeconomy.com.
