A new program at Mitchell Technical College aims to remove the obstacles that prevent graduates of other programs from starting successful businesses.
“People who have an idea or a passion will now have a way to turn that into a thriving business,” according to Ryan VanZee, instructor for the Entrepreneurship program that will
launch in Fall 2023.
The 12-course, 36-credit program is available to current degree-seeking students and those who have already earned their associate degrees at Mitchell Tech or elsewhere. In an effort
to increase accessibility to the program, it is being offered in a twice-a-month format spread over nine months, with assignments to be completed between class meetings.
“We found that not everyone can give up a semester to pursue this education, (because many have already started their businesses or are working in industry), but about anybody can
adjust their work schedule a couple of days a month,” VanZee said. “We wanted to make this path feasible to more people, so classes will be held two days a month, instead of the
traditional daily format, so that students can work in the field in which they want to start a business, or they can work at growing their business while getting an education in
entrepreneurship.”
The first 10 enrolled students will receive a scholarship from the Sabers Family Visionary Fund to cover 50 percent of the $8,000 tuition. Already, four of those scholarships have been claimed.