Entrepreneurship Bootcamp

Centro’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is a basic and short entrepreneurship course for individuals seeking an accelerated program to launch their new small business. The program guides participants through the process of creating a business plan on Centro's Business Planning App - our flagship tool to help small business entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. 

STRUCTURE & METHODOLOGY

  • 6 hours of training on developing a basic business plan

  • Classes available in English and Spanish

  • Delivered using Centro's Business Planning App

  • Led by a facilitator trained to offer enriching discussions and provide useful resources

BENEFITS

  • Gain basic knowledge of business concepts

  • Create a basic business plan

  • Broaden your professional network

Basic REQUIREMENTS

  • Display a genuine dedication to starting or growing a business

  • Have a business idea you’d like to pursue

  • Seek profit and provide social benefit to your community

The program is intended for all, regardless of your level of education or experience.

Want a weekly basic entrepreneurship program?

If you are in the idea stage of your business and would like to learn weekly with a group of fellow entrepreneurs, our Basic Entrepreneurship Program might be the right fit for you.

Upcoming Entrepreneurship Bootcamps

locations

For those interested in joining Centro’s programs and who are not in California, New York or Miami, we have a growing network of Centro Affiliates in the United States and abroad.

Please connect with them directly and they will follow up with the details of their admissions process and any additional requirements they may have.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please see our FAQs section or contact our Community Engagement area at help@centrocommunity.org.

Testimonials from Former Participants

““In the Centro Basic Business Program I learned more deeply about myself and what I actually want to do with my business. I learned how to price my services in a way that reflected my value and loved the diversity of thought from my fellow entrepreneurs in the program.””
— Jorge Castro from Compliance Network - a company creating technical solutions for hospitals to be safety compliant. Age 23.
““Before I came to Centro Community Partners, a friend of mine sent me a 30 page document on how to create a business plan. I was so overwhelmed. When Centro gave me a call, I was elated to receive help. I love that the Centro Program broke down how to write a business plan step by step with direct one on one support from an experienced business owner and trainer. The Centro Program has provided me with the confidence I need to move forward in executing my dream of opening a salon in Oakland.””
— Kellie King Beauty Salon - a natural multicultural hair salon in Oakland. Age 51.
““Everyday after class, I felt like I could start a business right then and there no matter who I was or what my background was. I felt like my business idea was possible and that Centro would be there to help each step of the way.””
— Marcel Haynes from True Believer Bar - a comic book bar. Age 38.
““The Centro Community Partners Basic Entrepreneurship Program was awesome. I now have a toolkit on how to start my business - to think about where I am going with my business, how I can actually get funded, and how I can think about capital no longer in a stressful way, but in an abundant way.””
— Binta Ayofemi from Black and Brown Market - a company repurposing empty lots in urban areas with markets for black and brown makers. Age 30.