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ENTRPRENEURSHIIP 101

Where Justice-Involved Houstonians Find Hope, Purpose,

And Opportunity.

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60%

More than 3.8 percent of U.S. small business owners have a criminal record, and about 1.5 percent have a felony record.

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Texas has the highest prison population in The U.S., with 133,772 individuals locked up.

75%

75 percent of people leaving prison will return within three years, often due to financial hardship.

WHERE DREAMS ARE REALIZED!

Day 41 offers a unique opportunity for TDCJ returning citizens with innovative ideas. Our FREE entrepreneurship program is designed to help you transform your ideas into sustainable livelihoods. We firmly believe in every individual's untapped potential, and our meticulously crafted classes aim to equip our participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to embark on their entrepreneurial journey. This transformative and confidence-building program will empower men and women to reshape their futures with comprehensive employment readiness, healthy habits, and entrepreneurship training.

  • Uncapped Earning Potential 

  • Allows You To Help Others

  • Job Satisfaction

  • Follow Your Passion

  • Being A Member Of the Community 

  • Freedom & Flexibility

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YOUR BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS

This 10-week non credited course was created for returning citizens and felons aged 16 and older. This program has no cost or fee, However we ask for your full participation. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Week One

  • Define what an entrepreneur is.

  • Creating Personal Goals

  • Define your WHY!

  • Prepare to seek opportunities -Suggest 6-figure Niches.

 Week Two

  • Understanding ideas vs Opportunities

  • .Entrepreneur Eco System

  • Opportunity for seed money

  • Tap into the power of broke!

Week Three

  • Business Concept Feasibility

  • Customer Communication

Week Four

  • Writing a business action plan

  • Guest Speaker

Week Five

  • Marketing Strategies that work.

  • Logo’s, Copyrighting, & Trademarks

  • How to get funding & use it wisely

  • Benefit vs Features- What do customers buy?

  • Visiting the Chamber

Week Six

  • You Are Your Biggest Risk

  • Spotting hurdles in your path

  • Overcoming Business Adversity

  • Turning Failure into Opportunity

Week Seven

  • What customers can tell you?

  • Create your customer avatar.

  • Competitive Intelligence Research

  • Predicting Demand & Supply

Week Eight: Guest Speaker

  • Tax & Legal Business Entity

  • Labor Laws

  • Setting up LLC

  • Insurance

Week Nine

  • Creating A Dream Team

  • Consistently Hiring Great Employees

  • Mock Final Due

 Week Ten

  • Supply Chain, Logistics, and Distribution

  • Evaluating Your Channel

  • The ability to cultivate organizational resilience and manage unexpected disruptions in the supply chain, facilitated by resilient leadership.

  • Generate strategic value within supply chains!

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LETS PARTNER!

At Day 41, we are committed to supporting Houston's returning citizens regardless of age, race, or crime committed. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion, and with a full spectrum of services, we are dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to become successful small business owners. By doing so, we aim to make their community better and brighter and, as a result, reduce recidivism.

Your support is crucial to our mission; we deeply appreciate your consideration in supporting our efforts through prayers, volunteering, and donations. Each and every one of you is truly valued.  

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