They can and should offer the funding source real results based on students getting and keeping real work. If they are employing people somewhere else, this is a natural way to make money by building the skill levels of their employees. Attract franchising or licensing operations to the community. Existing franchising concerns, like those in the fast food business, provide good entry-level jobs, train staff to achieve management positions, and teach budding entrepreneurs real business skills. Attract retail business to the community.
Retail businesses tend to have low start-up costs and are easily set up in unused commercial space.
Replace services provided outside the community. Gas stations, dry cleaning, grounds maintenance, home repair, plumbing, etc. are services demanded in all communities. Enable businesses to buy or hold options on real estate rather than renting. Most businesses in low-income neighborhoods occupy rented space. Create positive themes in names and architecture, by changes in zoning and through tearing down and improving land use, to increase rental occupancy levels and home ownership.