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Road to Hire to Bring Paid Tech Training and Job Access to Under-Resourced Young Adults (18–25) in…

Austin Startup

Vanessa Baker, an August 2020 Road to Hire graduate, who is now a successful software engineer at Bank of America in Charlotte, said, “The power of Road to Hire to invest in and build the next generation of tech professionals cannot be quantified. with full benefits and an average starting salary of $55,000 or more.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain How They are Incorporating Social Entrepreneurship in Their Business

Hearpreneur

#3- Hiring underprivileged people. One way that OhMy dot ca has found to do this is by hiring employees from underprivileged backgrounds. I work on meeting with people, especially those in vulnerable communities, to help educate them on this topic. 8- By equitable hiring practice. 23- Helping the community to flourish.

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28 Entrepreneurs Share Their Tips and Tricks of Staying Motivated

Hearpreneur

Add to that being the owner of a well established business, as well as leading a massive online community we are growing and you’ve got a recipe for no free time. In our online community we are using breakthrough technology to start a revolution to change the face of the cleaning industry. Photo Credit: Charlotte Maumus.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share How They Continue to Learn and Sharpen The Saw

Hearpreneur

1- By building relationships Photo Credit: Con Sotidis By building relationships, collaborating with others, and engaging in professional communities, individuals can expand their skills, gain valuable insights, and find support and motivation for their learning journey. Thanks to Charlotte Hall, Hallway People ! #3-

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Tips For Business Growth In 2014

YoungUpstarts

As the founder of Count Me In for Women’s Economic Independence, the leading not-for-profit provider of resources, business education and community support for women entrepreneurs, it’s my mission to help the over eight million women business owners in the U.S. Your role as CEO is knowing how to hire the right people to help you make money.

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20 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

I’ve been voted the best photographer in Charlotte, now I’m setting my sights on the whole Southeast. Do this right and you have a winner with the potential to grow a whole new community of young givers, cheerful to give back and donate to charity. I used to believe that the entire hiring process needed to be reworked.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

We asked some entrepreneurs and business owners, why they started their businesses: #1- To build a community. I wanted to be a part of a community of consultants that would provide me with the opportunity to build relationships with other practitioners, share lessons learned, and periodically collaborate. Photo Credit: Will Bachman.