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Occupational Education = EntrepreneurshipWCC Entrepreneurship CenterOctober 15, 2015
Kimberly HurnsDean – Business & Computer Technologies
http://ec.wccnet.edu/
Fruitful Opportunities…Our AgendaOccupational Education is filled with entrepreneurial opportunities
Internal strategies that produce results
Best practices to engage faculty, students and the community to build a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem
Define the EcosystemWhat is the climate in your community?
What is your niche?
How will you work with other players?
How will you introduce your brand?
It’s a Startup!We started very lean, no endowment
Positioned as a student service
Co-working instead of incubation
Switzerland (the library) facilitated the staff/faculty steering committee
Started in Workforce Development, ended up in the Business Division
Part-time staff (hire collaborators)
It’s the retail front for SBDC and the brand for entrepreneurship across campus
Programming is Key!
Partner with faculty
Partner with organizations
Partner with professionals
Partner with offices across campus
Patronize small businesses and students
Programming Requires MarketingMeetings with faculty
Classroom visits
Host classrooms in the center
Monthly meeting with marketing
Community/organization calendars
Weekly newsletter
Selective public relations
Traditional campus communication, including flyers
Campus Open House hosted 120 people
Public Open House hosted 65 people
Manages approximately 100 clients
Served 175 students, staff, and community
Have added interns, work study and volunteers to manage center and demand
Entrepreneurial Classroom Series
It’s Working!
Planning for the Future (start with why)
Targeting specific programs like automotive and IT
Pitch competition in Spring 2016 to expand community reach and financial support
Grant Funding
Expand Staff