Vicksburg Daily News –
RAYMOND, MS – Hinds Community College has a new partnership with the Goldman Sachs Foundation to host their 10,000 Small Businesses program at Eagle Ridge Conference Center in Raymond.
Applications are due no later than November 10, 2024 with classes free to the businesses to begin in February 2025.
The program helps rural state business owners who are ready to take the next step for their business.
“We look for applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities,” according to the Goldman Sachs Foundation.
The hybrid program includes online classes and in-person classes throughout spring 2025. The in-person classes will be at Eagle Ridge Conference Center, said Dr. Ginger Robbins, Vice President of Workforce Development and Governmental Affairs for Hinds Community College.
“This is a great opportunity for business owners to gain access to tools and knowledge to grow their businesses,” said Dr. Robbins, “We are excited to partner with 10,000 Small Businesses in a common mission to move people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.”
The online application can be found here. For more information, email rural1Oksb@icic.org.
With six campuses in central Mississippi, Hinds Community College is a comprehensive institution offering quality, affordable educational opportunities with academic programs of study leading to seamless university transfer and career and technical programs teaching job-ready skills.
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