No two curriculums are the same. There isn’t a set plan that everyone has to follow. We’re providing a safe space for M/WBEs* to ask for help, no matter how small the issue is. Together, mentors and protégés build out a curriculum including milestones and an feasible execution plan.
^{*Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise}

We aim to eliminate obstacles that prevent an M/WBE from bidding on larger projects and completing them on time, so they can focus on improving operations and get to the next level. No matter the need, we will provide assistance. The issues can range from the protégé’s website to payroll systems to project and capital management.

Research shows that active and collaborative learning leads to longer-term retention of new information. Protégés have the potential opportunity to bid and then work on mentors’ projects, though that is not a requirement. Mentors and protégés have regularly scheduled check-ins to discuss the small business’ progress and talk through questions. 

Our program goes beyond the C-suite because we know that a successful company is only as strong as its employees. Protégé employees from targeted departments receive help in real-time, allowing them to implement feedback into their ongoing operations while they work, preventing avoidable delays.