{"id":151099,"date":"2021-11-02T10:15:48","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T20:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=151099"},"modified":"2021-11-02T10:16:34","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T20:16:34","slug":"build-a-foundation-for-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2021\/11\/02\/build-a-foundation-for-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Build a foundation for business. Free classes available here!"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

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A limited number of one-year scholarships are available for students interested in earning a two-year liberal arts degree from Windward Community College<\/a> with a focus on entrepreneurship. If you have an idea you want to turn into a business, but don\u2019t know where to start, this program is for you.<\/p>\n

Windward CC<\/abbr>\u2019s liberal arts AA<\/abbr> degree with classes on entrepreneurship, provides the basic tools and knowledge to help turn ideas into a successful business. The entrepreneurship classes cover how to finance or manage costs, promote your business, and know the legal issues involved in starting a business.<\/p>\n

“In Hawaiʻi<\/span>, so many people have a ‘side hustle’ that they dream about making their ‘real job,’” said Chancellor Ardis Eschenberg<\/strong>. “Windward CC<\/abbr>\u2019s entrepreneurship pathway helps you pursue your dream of being your own boss with knowledge, insight and a well-thought-out plan. Come and realize your dream with us\u2014your tuition is free for the first year!”<\/p>\n

Through a series of eight-week classes and financial support from the Kawaiaulu Scholarship, students are offered the experience of getting ready to start a business. Cohorts of 20 participants will go through a series of eight-week classes together, focusing on two classes at a time. Classes are online with the exception of limited hands-on, in-person specialty courses.<\/p>\n

To view the class schedule per semester, visit https:\/\/windward.hawaii.edu\/programs-of-study\/entrepreneurship\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get started with the Kawaiaulu Scholarship<\/h2>\n

The one-year scholarship package for students interested in entrepreneurship includes:<\/p>\n