The Sustainable Business Advantage: Marketing and Strategy

Sustainability is the new buzzword in business today and developing business skills in sustainability has become essential for obtaining employment in many industries.
The purpose of the program is to provide the necessary skills for starting or enhancing a green business. This 2-day workshop will introduce the concepts of sustainability and
provide an overview of current sustainability-related jobs in the market. Personal assessments will determine the best fit in the sustainability market based on financial need, entrepreneurial skills, and personality assessment. Participants learn about business plans and develop their own business plan. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a sound understanding of the small business model, improved work skills, increased knowledge about financial, operations, and marketing planning, value-add skills for employer, and tactical execution of a business plan.

• Instructors: Scott Cooney and Jennifer Chirico
• Dates: June 14-15, 2012
• Times: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Maui College
• Registration: Please call EdVenture at 984-3231

*Some scholarships may be available through SESP funds. Contact Maui Workforce Development (808) 984-2091.

Please click here to download SESP application.

SESP (State Energy Sector Partnership) funds are made available through the U.S. Department of Labor—Employment and Training Administration. Scholarships are awarded based on income and experience.