The first step in getting involved with Ventures is signing up for a free Get Ready for Business Workshop. This one-session workshop is designed to introduce you to Ventures’ programs and training courses. At the end of the Get Ready for Business Workshop, you will have the option of applying for our eight-week Business Development Training (BDT) course. Please keep in mind that space in our Business Development Training is limited and not everyone who applies will be accepted into the program.
We offer this workshop in English and Spanish in varying locations around the Puget Sound region.
Here is what we look for in a Ventures client:
- Do you fall within our income guidelines? We serve low-income entrepreneurs – please see our income guidelines chart below to find out if you are eligible.
- Are you focused on a single business idea and ready to start a “micro” or very small for-profit business?
- Do you have experience or training that relates to the business you want to open?
- Are you at least 18 years old?
- Do you work well in a group and are you willing to listen and learn from others?
Sign up!
Sign up for an upcoming Get Ready for Business workshop by clicking on your preferred date/location/language below, or contact the front desk at (206) 352-1945.
Next Workshop – SeaTac
We’re so excited to offer our first course in SeaTac thanks to a collaboration with our partner, the Food Innovation Network!
Monday, September 11th, 5:30-9:00pm
Taller en Español – en Seatac
¡Nos da mucho gusto de ofrecer este curso en SeaTac juntos con nuestro gran socio, Food Innovation Network!
We’re very excited to offer this course in SeaTac along with our partner, Food Innovation Network!
Miércoles, 2 de agosto, 5:30-9:00pmHay dos maneras de inscribirse para el taller Emprende. Para registrarse en línea, por favor siga el enlace arriba y llene la información que le pide. Para registrarse por teléfono, llama al (206) 352-1945 opción español.
2017 Sliding Scale Fees
Ventures’ program costs $2,000 per person. However, thanks to generous sponsors who believe in our mission, students only pay $50, $100, or $200 depending on income. Your fee will be determined based on final verification of your income.
| People in Household | Income Less Than | Income Between: | Income Between: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 1 | $12,060 | $12,061 – $24,120 | $24,121 – $50,400 |
| 2 | $16,240 | $16,241 – $32,480 | $32,481 – $57,600 |
| 3 | $20,420 | $20,421 – $40,840 | $40,841 – $64,800 |
| 4 | $24,600 | $24,601 – $49,200 | $49,201 – $72,000 |
| 5 | $28,780 | $28,781 – $57,560 | $57,561 – $77,800 |
| 6 | $32,960 | $32,961 – $65,920 | $65,921 – $83,550 |
| 7 | $37,140 | $37,141 – $74,280 | $74,281 – $89,300 |
| 8 | $41,320 | $41,321 – $82,640 | $82,641 – $95,050 |