About V-WISE
V-WISE is a three-phase program
PHASE 1: What’s first?
A 15 day online course focused on the basic skills of entrepreneurship and the ‘language of business.’
PHASE 2: Ready, Set, Goal!
A three-day conference where participants are exposed to accomplished entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship educators from across the United States. The program includes two tracks of training; a 'growth track' tailored to those participants already in business, and a 'startup' track focused on potential future entrepreneurs. Courses include business planning, marketing, accounting/finance, operations/production, human resources and work life balance. (Online courses are a prerequisite to conference training). Hotel room and tax are completely paid for and each attendee has a room of their own! By applying, your accommodations are taken care of.
V-WISE is open to all female Veterans* with a passion for entrepreneurship and the desire to start their own business. Applicants may have served in any branch of the military during any era. Participants must be able to complete the online component of the program and be able to travel to one of the mandatory conferences held at numerous times from spring 2011 through fall 2013.
*Now open to female spouses/partners of Veteran Business Owners and active duty transitioning female military personnel – please email vwise@syr.edu for more information
PHASE 3: Keep Moving…
Ongoing support and mentorship delivered online and through a robust, comprehensive network of mentor partner.
Is V-WISE for me?
V-WISE is open to all female Veterans* with a passion for entrepreneurship and the desire to start their own business. Applicants may have served in any branch of the military during any era. Participants must be able to complete the online component of the program and be able to travel to one of the mandatory conferences held at numerous times from spring 2011 through fall 2013.
*Now open to female spouses/partners of Veteran Business Owners – please email vwise@syr.edu for more information
How do I apply?
Please apply at http://www.whitman.syr.edu/VWISEApplication2/. Admission is on a rolling basis and early application is highly encouraged. Selection is based on proof of military status and demonstration of entrepreneurial passion on the application. After your application is accepted by Syracuse University, a registration link will be sent via email to students. This registration link will allow access to select class schedule and pay the $75.00 registration fee.
What will it cost?
This program is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and administered by the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. Due to the SBA funding, the cost to the participant is minimal. The participant is responsible for a $75.00 registration fee* and transportation to and from the conference. All other expenses are covered, i.e. hotel, books and food.
*Cost assistant available (for the registration) please email vwise@syr.edu for more information. |
