Tue. Dec 3rd, 2024

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS! Open Enrollment for Small Business Development Classes Starting NOW!

Goodwill of Orange County is excited to announce the addition of a new tract to our existing Microenterprise Development Program, the Future Business Owners Program (FBOP).

The FBOP will conduct 15 workshops which will cover how to plan for, launch, and operate a small business. These workshops will help you identify and refine your business idea, develop marketing materials, become familiar with small business legal requirements, and create an informative and well thought out business plan.

This course will be offered for FREE for individuals meeting income or social qualifications! Interested participants must meet the following criteria: 1. Be at least 18 years of age 2. Have the right to work in the U.S. 3. Be a resident of Orange County 4. Be enrolled in the Selective Service (Men born after 1960 ONLY) 5. Be income eligible for FREE Scholarships to the courses.

Our Mission Since 1924, Goodwill of Orange County has provided people with disabilities and other barriers the opportunity to achieve their highest levels of personal an economic independence through competitive employment.

We are holding a special 1 hour orientations at: Santa Ana W/O/R/K Center 1000 E. Santa Ana Blvd Suite 220 Santa Ana, CA 92701 June 10th and June 23rd 10:00am English/ 11:00am Spanish To RSVP contact J.T. Nelson email: jtn@ocgoodwill.org or call (714) 754-7808 ext. 102.

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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

One thought on “O.C. Goodwill hosts a Future Business Owners Program orientation”
  1. I had no idea that Goodwill was involved in such projects. I will look into this more, but this is a pleasant surprise and most needed by those who probably donate the most: small business owners.

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