Veteran Ventures Program Accepts Applications for Entrepreneurs by Jan. 27, 2025

Transform Your Business Idea into Reality with the Veteran Ventures Program

If you’re an ambitious person with a great business idea and you’re searching for the right guidance to bring your entrepreneurial dreams to life, the Veteran Ventures Program (VVP) is the solution you’ve been seeking. This unique entrepreneurship training program, offered by Centenary University, is now accepting applications for the February 2025 cohort until Jan. 27, 2025.

Experience a Comprehensive Entrepreneurship Training Program

The VVP is a completely free program, funded by grants, designed to support passionate entrepreneurs like you. Over nine weeks of interactive online training sessions, followed by ten months of business review and coaching from industry leaders, you’ll gain the practical knowledge and experience needed to make your business a success.

A Program Open to All Ambitious Entrepreneurs

The Veteran Ventures Program is accessible to a wide range of aspiring business owners, including:

• Active duty personnel
• Reservists
• Veterans/retirees
• Coast Guard civilians
• Coast Guard family members

What to Expect from the Veteran Ventures Program

Through the VVP, participants are guided by experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders to conduct a feasibility study, develop a business plan, and prepare a persuasive pitch to potential investors. The program includes eight hybrid training sessions, practical workshops, a speaker series, and hands-on clinics with credentialed consultants. And, to give your business the best possible start, you’ll compete in a final Pitch Competition and receive 10 months of free business mentorship.

Past Success Stories of the Veteran Ventures Program

Previous participants of the program have gone on to achieve significant success. For example, Lt. Eyobe Mills, Chief of Waterways Management at the Marine Safety Unit, praised the VVP for providing him with the tools to transform his idea into a fully functional business plan. MSTC Steven Andrzejewski, a Pitch Competition winner, also praised the VVP, stating, “VVP was a valuable tool in getting my new Landscaping business off the ground… VVP strengthened my network and provided me with the tools needed to run a successful business.”

Apply for the Next Veteran Ventures Program Cohort

The next VVP course will run from Feb. 11, 2025, until April 8, 2025. To ensure your spot, make sure to apply by Jan. 27, 2025. If you’re ready to take your business idea to the next level, don’t hesitate and apply for the Veteran Ventures Program today!