Trainings
Upcoming LA VBOC training workshops
Military Spouse: Pathway to Business
Are you a MilSpouse looking to start or grow a business? If so, this no-cost workshop is for you!
The Pathway to Business workshop is tailored for military spouses to provide a customized introduction to entrepreneurship with
a focus on Home Based and Transportable Businesses.
Are you a MilSpouse looking to start or grow a business?
Join us and learn how to build a business that can travel around the world with you and your family!
Additional topics to be discussed include:
- Introduction to Starting or Growing a Business
- Marketing Your Business
- Legal Structures
- Writing a Business Plan
- How to Access Funding for Your Business
- Resources For Future Success
Click the dates of our upcoming events to view details and register.
October 10 & 11, 2023 (online event)
- Location:
Zoom - Time: 8:30PM to 11:30AM (each day)
- Cost: None
This class is open to all Veteran students, Veterans of all eras, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military-connected family members who are interested in starting or growing a small business.
Vet Cert & Government Contracting Workshop
Join the LA VBOC for National Veterans Small Business Week (#NVSBW) at this in-person informative workshop just for Veterans.
We will provide you with an introduction into what is involved in getting started with contracting with the Federal/State Government. We will also cover the process to obtain your Government Certifications.
Additional topics to be discussed include:
- Identifying your industry and getting registered
- Small business certifications and eligibility with an emphasis on Veteran-owned businesses
- Marketing to the Government
- Finding contracting opportunities
- Regulations and Resources
Click the dates of our upcoming events to view details and register.
October 30, 2023 – Long Beach, CA (in-person event)
- Location:
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
4900 E Conant St
Bldg O-2
Long Beach, CA 90808 - Time: 3:00PM to 6:00PM
- Cost: None
This class is open to all Veteran students, Veterans of all eras, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military-connected family members who are interested in starting or growing a small business.
Boots to Business Reboot
The Boots to Business Reboot workshop provides participants with an overview of business fundamentals, while introducing techniques for evaluating the feasibility of business concepts.
This class is open to Veterans of all eras, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military-connected family members who are interested in starting or growing a small business.
Click the dates of our upcoming events to view details and register.
Previous events include:
July 25, 2023 (online event)
- Location: Online webinar (Zoom)
- Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00
- Cost: None
This class is open to all Veteran students, Veterans of all eras, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military-connected family members who are interested in starting or growing a small business.
Topics will include:
- What is Entrepreneurship?
- Idea vs. Business Opportunity?
- Doing Your Market Research – Customers and Industry
- The Economics of Small Business
- Selecting The Correct Legal Structure
- Financing Your Venture
- Business Planning
- SBA Resources For You
This is your chance to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and stand with the growing number of small business owners. Any interested community members are invited to join the Veterans for this 1-day exploration of entrepreneurship. Join us and learn how to put your small business ownership dreams into action.
Note: Zoom link and password will be emailed to registered participants the day before the class.
October 3, 2023 – Murrieta, CA (in person event)
- Location: Murrieta Innovation Center
26442 Beckman Ct., Murrieta, CA 92562 - Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00
- Cost: None
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Join the next in person Boots to Business/Reboot class from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time.
This class is open to Veterans of all eras, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military-connected family members who are interested in starting or growing a small business.
Topics will include:
- What is Entrepreneurship?
- Idea vs. Business Opportunity?
- Doing Your Market Research – Customers and Industry
- The Economics of Small Business
- Selecting The Correct Legal Structure
- Financing Your Venture
- Business Planning
- SBA Resources For You
This is your chance to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and stand with the growing number of small business owners. Any interested community members are invited to join the Veterans for this one-day exploration of entrepreneurship. Join us and learn how to put your small business ownership dreams into action!
Ecommerce for Those Who Serve & Their Families
Frequent moves and a hectic schedule often mean that careers and business ideas can be placed on the back burner.
The goal of this ecommerce workshop is to help you build a business that can travel around the world with you and your family!
Ecommerce is an exciting opportunity for you to launch, expand or pivot a business idea from home (where ever that is) while working around your busy schedule.
Click the dates of our upcoming events to view details and register.
Previous events include:
August 29, 2023 (online event)
- Location: Online webinar (Zoom)
- Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00PM
- Cost: None
This class is open to all Veteran students, Veterans of all eras, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military-connected family members who are interested in starting or growing a small business.
Note: Zoom link and password will be emailed to registered participants the day before the class.