Albany, New York State Education Department. This self-employment training program case study booklet has been developed for general use in exploring the feasibility of this kind of development tool. The case studies describe a number of comprehensive, self-employment training and assistance programs, from the local to the national level. Chapter II includes information on the training plan, curriculum, recruitment and screening processes, financing mechanisms, and successful business start-ups of six programs. Chapter III outlines the small business curricula of 10 Illinois community colleges.
Chapter V focuses on programs in other states.
Small Business Training Models for Community Growth. Nine successful community college programs for small business management training are described in this report in terms of their college and economic context, purpose, offerings, delivery modes, operating and marketing strategies, community outreach, support services, faculty and staff, evaluation, and future directions. An Introduction to Developing an Urban Business Incubator. Designed to provide a brief overview of the considerations involved in establishing a small business incubator, this guide presents information on incubator classification, funding methods, incubator operation techniques, and two-year college involvement in the formation of a working business incubator. Part 2 describes the phases in the creation and development process, including information on the establishment of a coordinating team and the conduct of a feasibility study.