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LEAP Entrepreneurship Academy Application
The Ladies Empowerment and Action Program is dedicated to teaching formerly incarcerated women how to realize their dream of owning their own business. This is a twelve-week course that meets twice a week for three hours. Ladies will learn the basics of how to start, run, and grow a business with little to no funds. Students will learn how to write a business plan, how to operate, market, and manage a business, and how to present their business idea to family, friends, and future investors. At the end of the course, ladies will participate in a formal pitch competition before a panel of successful entrepreneurs who stand ready to help launch their company.

Students who complete all course work, writing a formal business plan, program graduates will receive the following benefits:

• Entrepreneur coach to mentor you through the startup of your new company.
• Marketing coach to help you establish a business website and email.
• Eligibility to apply for a micro-loan of up to $1,000 to start your company.
•      Opportunity to compete in a business pitch competition for cash prizes.
•      Life-long membership in LEAP alumni network.

Any behavior that is not conducive to a positive learning environment will not be tolerated. We want to make sure our students thrive in a supportive learning environment.

The LEAP Entrepreneurship Program is free!  (available only to formerly incarcerated women)

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Our next class starts August 2025.
Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm-8pm via Google Meets

Orientation:
TBD

Program requirements:
A sincere desire to start a for profit business. (This class does not teach how to start a non-profit)
Time to attend class and complete work (4-8 hours per week)
A serious commitment and readiness to fully participate in class.
A computer with internet access and a camera.

If you are interested in applying for admission into this program, please complete and submit the application below. A LEAP staff member will contact you to schedule an interview.

If you have any questions about the program prior to submitting your application, please contact amandad@leapforladies.org


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What is your first name? *
What is your mobile phone number? *
In what city and state do you reside? *
What is your gender?
What is your race? *
What is your date of birth?
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What is your full mailing address?
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
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Have you ever been incarcerated?
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If yes, please indicate the month and year of your release

What is the highest level of education you have received?
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Are you currently attending school?
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Are you currently employed? Describe your current position and employer.
Are you available to attend class on Tuesday  and Thursday evenings between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time Zone)?
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Do you have access to the Internet and a device with video and audio capabilities to participate with other students in an online course?
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Which of the following statements best describes you?
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Do you have a business idea in mind? If so, please tell us about it.
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If accepted, please tell us how you would help foster a positive learning environment?
Where do you see yourself in 5 - 10 years?
What brings you joy, and why?
Please share with us anything you'd like, whether it's hobbies or specific people.
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