Kania School of Management
Contact Us:
- The Kania School of Management
- Brennan Hall 400
- 320 Madison Avenue
- Scranton, PA 18510
- The University of Scranton
- Phone: (570) 941-4208
Women's Entrepreneurship Center
Housed in the Kania School of Management, The University of Scranton Women’s Entrepreneurship Center (WEC) offers business start-up information, guidance, and encouragement to lower-income participants, those experiencing a life transition or those seeking to create a better life for themselves and their families.
They achieve this by offering programs such as StartUP, a live six-week series that guides participants through the process of starting a business; StartUP Virtual, a self-learning online series that also walks participants through the process of starting a business; and Coffee & Confidence, an inspirational session.
StartUP Series
This is a six-week interactive learning series where participants learn through live sessions (currently held on Zoom) and meets weekly.
You'll engage with fellow participants, ask questions, and receive real-time answers from expert SBDC consultants.
This program is designed for individuals in the "idea phase" or those who have just begun working on their business but are not yet operational.
Please note that businesses already operating are not eligible. This event is open to everyone interested in learning about entrepreneurship on a non-exclusive basis.
Topics covered include:
- business start up basics
- legal and insurance considerations
- marketing and social media essentials
- business plan development
- accounting and budget skills,
- financing options and requirements,
- using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop and grow their business ideas
- and other essential skills
StartUP Virtual
StartUP Virtual is a six-week, self-learning program that gives participants the step-by-step guidance they need to develop successful small businesses. As a virtual learning series, it offers the flexibility for participants to complete it on their own schedule.
The program is designed for individuals in the "idea phase" or those who have just begun working on their business but are not yet operational.
Please note that businesses already operating are not eligible. This event is open to everyone interested in learning about entrepreneurship on a non-exclusive basis.
Topics covered in the online learning modules include:
- business start up basics
- legal and insurance considerations
- marketing and social media essentials
- business plan development
- accounting and budget skills,
- financing options and requirements,
- goal setting
- and other essential skills
Coffee and Confidence
A session where participants:
- network and exchange ideas
- gain support and guidance in determining if self employment is an option for them
Each session features a guest mentor who shares her unique story and offers encouragement.