The Curriculum
Our training curriculum supports women business owners with the fundamentals to run their company. Training is an investment, not a cost. The benefits includes improved
productivity, higher yields, improved safety, reduced environmental risks, more process up time and improved employee productivity. Courses are facilitated via instructor-led
classes, counseling (one on one and group) and webinars.
Faith: It Starts With Belief
Learn to have confidence and faith in your vision for your business. Having a positive outlook is vital in how you present yourself to potential clients and their faith to trust you as a business partner. Business owners will learn to project their confidence to “seal the deal”.
Business Planning
To be among the 20% of small businesses that successfully survive their first five years, you need practical knowledge of planning. This seminar will provide guidelines in multiple areas as well as techniques for writing the type of business plan that appeals to investors.
Incorporation: Identifying Your Business Structure
The business structure you choose will have legal and tax implications. Learn about the different types of business structures and find the one best suited for your business.
Business Empowerment Program
The Business Empowerment Program is a comprehensive initiative that supports business owners in optimizing the operations of their companies. Our program is dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of business owners, empowering them to effectively manage and grow their ventures.
By offering a range of services and mentoring opportunities, the Business Empowerment Program is tailored to help companies boost their profitability and achieve sustainable success. Embrace this transformative journey with us and unlock the full potential of your business.
Certification: Why Get Certified (The Benefits)
Is your company Veteran, Woman or Minority Owned? Tap into government agencies to expand your target audience and learn how getting certified will help your company GROW.
Marketing Research for Small Business
Delve into the essentials of market research, develop a strategic marketing plan, and enhance your understanding of consumer behavior to drive customer engagement, retention, and sales growth.
Customer Service: Sales, Service and Purpose
Develop the necessary skills to manage client relationships, handle service escalations, and establish compliant policies that align with legal requirements while ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Management Development
Acquire essential management skills and techniques for effective leadership, motivation, communication, and decision-making that are critical for driving organizational success and employee performance.
Hiring and Firing
Learn effective guidelines for recruiting, evaluating, and training employees, as well as establishing disciplinary procedures to minimize legal risks and ensure optimal team performance within your business.
Finances: Understanding Your Financial Statements
Gain a working knowledge of financial statements, profit and loss projections, and financial planning to make informed decisions and achieve your business's financial objectives.
Health: You Are What You Eat
Prioritize health and wellness through health workshops and awareness sessions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining good health and recognizing early signs of major illnesses for a balanced and productive lifestyle.
Community: Your Philanthropic Role
Engage in community service and philanthropic initiatives to contribute positively to society, build meaningful relationships, and showcase your business's commitment to social responsibility and ethical practices.
Time Management: How to Manage Your Time
Enhance your time management skills to prioritize tasks, streamline communications, and achieve productivity goals for greater organizational efficiency and success.
Work Life Balance: You Can Have It All
Break the myth of a trade-off between personal fulfillment and professional success by mastering the art of work-life balance through effective time management strategies, enabling business owners to thrive in both their personal and professional lives.
One-on-One and Group Counseling
Receive personalized one-on-one and group counseling sessions to address personal and business-related issues, enabling a holistic approach to understanding underlying causes and implementing effective solutions for growth and development.
Life Skills Training
Equip yourself with essential life skills such as anger management, conflict resolution, decision-making, assertiveness training, and self-esteem building for personal growth and increased productivity.
Programs With A Lasting Impact
Over the years, the Women’s Innovation Group has hosted a variety of empowering programs and workshops designed to support women in business, members of the community, and beyond.
While these offerings may no longer be active, their influence continues to shape our community.
The Technical Program caters to high school students and individuals re-entering society committed to completing the program successfully. To ensure top-notch quality, the program maintains a low student-to-instructor ratio, limiting class sizes to 15 students. The course is led by experienced instructors with a background in the IT field, facilitating a conducive learning environment. Post-completion of the program and certification attainment, each student will receive assistance in job placement.
The Fast Track IT Program is a specialized initiative designed to impart knowledge to students on cutting-edge technology applications, terminology, and industry standards essential for aspiring IT professionals. This program offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips individuals with the skills required to pursue rewarding careers in the IT sector, providing a pathway to employment opportunities upon successful completion of the certification. In today's job market, IT skills are crucial, with proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint being standard requirements across various industries. Moreover, possessing in-depth knowledge of PC functionality and repair is a valuable asset. With the escalating demand for IT positions, this program offers individuals the chance to seize lucrative opportunities in the ever-evolving tech industry. The primary objective of the program is to deliver a high-quality learning experience that prepares students for successful IT careers, enabling them to secure entry-level positions through certification.
Technical Program:
The course was facilitated over 10 weeks. The course was be led by experienced instructors at a level where the students could understand. The curriculum and content were taken directly from the CompTIA A+ book. The lessons within the course ranged from learning the main components of a PC to setting up basic networks. Students also received hands-on experience in the classroom. Including disassembling and reassembling PC’s to become more familiar with components and basic troubleshooting techniques.
The course was designed to be interactive with many visual aids. Practice exams were used to assess the readiness of each student to take
the actual exam. Each student received a book that covered all lessons that were addressed in the course. In addition to this each student received two testing vouchers to take the CompTIA A+ test to become certified. The CompTIA A+ exam is made up of 2(801,802)
exams that cover all material covered in the course. CompTIA A+ certification is a vendor-neutral certification and is required by multiple PC manufacturers to become a service technician. This certification is held by more than 900,000 IT professionals who hold jobs as IT Support Administrators, IT Support Technician, Field Service Technician, and other positions.
All students a part of the Sheriff IT Program will have competency in the following areas upon completion:
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Fundamentals of all PC components
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PC troubleshooting techniques
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Assemble/Disassemble desktops, laptops, and servers.
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Basic Networking & Security
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Installations and configurations
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Printers
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Operating systems and features
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Preventative Maintenance and Safety Operations