EBV National Program
The EBV National Program is a novel, one-of-a-kind initiative designed to leverage the skills, resources and infrastructure of higher education to offer cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to post-9/11 veterans with service-connected disabilities and a passion for entrepreneurship as well as military family members who serve in a caregiver role to a veteran with a service-connected disability. The aim of the program is to open the door to economic opportunity for our veterans and their families by developing their competencies in creating and sustaining an entrepreneurial venture.
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…EBV is offered at no cost to post 9/11 veterans and their families.
68%
…of our EBV graduates have started their own business.
91%
…of EBV graduates use the EBV Technical Assistance Program.
The EBV National Program offers cutting edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to post 9/11 veterans with disabilities and their family members.
EBV is delivered through a three-phased approach, providing premier training and support:
Phase 1
30-day instructor led, online course focused on basic skills of entrepreneurship and the language of business.
Phase 2
Nine-day residency at an EBV university where students are exposed to over 30 accomplished entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship educators from across the U.S.
Phase 3
12 months of support and mentorship delivered through the EBV Technical Assistance Program (EBV-TAP), a robust, comprehensive network of mentors, resources and national partnerships
IN SERVICE TO THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED
The IVMF is the first interdisciplinary national institute in higher education focused on the social, economic, education and policy issues impacting veterans and their families post-service. Through our focus on veteran-facing programming, research and policy, employment and employer support, and community engagement, the institute provides in-depth analysis of the challenges facing the veteran community, captures best practices and serves as a forum to facilitate new partnerships and strong relationships between the individuals and organizations committed to making a difference for veterans and military families. Learn more about the IVMF at http://vets.syr.edu