WSU Retail Workforce Development Program
37 Oaks is excited to partner with West Side United to provide the education, experience, support, and resources that early-growth businesses need to build, organize, develop, and manage their teams.
Does your early-growth business need help building, developing, organizing, and managing a team?
37 Oaks has been known for not only educating but also preparing small business owners for growth. Who can reach new markets, diversify, and scale operations without a team? We know how important this is, but we also know it is not easy for early-growth entrepreneurs.
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How much talent can I afford to hire?
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Is there a difference in the role I should hire vs. what I want to hire?
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How do I calculate the ROI on my talent?
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What are the opportunity costs of NOT hiring talent?​
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What are the best practices for training, managing, and developing talent?
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How do I get the most out of my talent?
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We are excited to partner once again with West Side United to deliver a program that helps early-growth entrepreneurs receive the workforce management, education, experience, support, and resources needed to help them scale to new heights.
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Small Business + Intern​ Profile
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Small Business Owner
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Need education, resources, experience, and support in building, organizing, developing, and managing your team.
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Business based on Chicago's west side.
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2+ years of business operations.
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Product or service-based business.
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Benefit from resources + support from partner organizations, post-program.
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Committed to completing the program in its entirety.
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Receive a small business stipend upon successful completion of program.
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Intern​
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Seek experience and knowledge in business strategy, marketing + operations.
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Seek employment preparation training.
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Desire paid, part-time employment.
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Seek networking, resources, support + mentorship.
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Want to build experience and relationships for longer-term employment.
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Committed to completing the program in its entirety.
Program
Curriculum​
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​Small Business Owner + Intern​
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Attend orientation and intern networking/matchmaking event.
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Complete 37 Oaks University courses, exercises + assignments on growth, strategy, marketing + operations.
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Attend 1:1 coaching on growth + operations.
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Small Business Owner Only
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Attend 1:1 coaching on leadership, accountability + workforce development.
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Complete workforce development, leadership assignments.
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Interns Only
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Attend workforce preparation classes + events.
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Support business owners with operations, marketing and growth activities.
PROGRAM FUNDERS
SUPPORTING PARTNERS
