2027 Program Timeline

Phase 1 - Winter 2027
Saturday Workshop
January 30, 2027 - March 6, 2027

Six Saturday sessions covering the fundamentals of starting and growing a business. These workshop-style discussions are based on the Urban Business Poverty Initiative curriculum and are held at the Bronx Green Jobs Center

Phase 2 - Spring 2027
Mentorship
March – May, 2027

Each participant is paired with a Fordham alumni mentor for one-on-one guidance, leveraging what they've learned to drive real progress in building and/or expanding their business.

Phase 3 - Fall 2027
Student Consulting
September – November 2027

Under the supervision of Fordham University Gabelli School faculty members, a team of students works directly with each business on a consulting project, tailored to address each business’s needs.