The Government Vice-Presidency, through SDEA - Society for Business Development of the Azores, promotes the first action under the "Build My Business" 2019 project to take place at the CRESAÇOR premises in Ponta Delgada from May 13 to June 18.
This 85-hour course comprises the several steps to be taken towards the implementation of a business idea, ranging from its inception and the self-identification of the entrepreneurial profile to the development of the main entrepreneurial capabilities and attitudes in areas related to business management.
The first phase of training is based on an essentially practical component, followed by a second phase to support the implementation of the business in a six-month timeframe and, finally, by a third phase to support the follow-up of businesses in a 12-month timeframe.
In order to promote the effective creation of companies following participation in the training provided under this initiative, the "I Build My Business" Prize, with a cash value of 3,500 Euros, will be awarded to the five best applications submitted in each action of this initiative and whose promoters implement their business creation projects.
"I Build My Business" is directed to unemployed individuals, with minimum compulsory education qualifications, who are registered in the Agencies for Qualification and Employment. It may be also extended to undergraduate students as well as to graduate students enrolled in Master's and Doctoral degrees, who wish to create a company.
The initiative is also open to young people interested in developing an economic activity in the area of creative industries, entrepreneurs in the handicrafts sector who wish to acquire business management skills and the owners of micro, small and medium enterprises who wish to acquire business management skills.
The project aims to provide participants with knowledge in the business area with the aim of harnessing the economic potential of endogenous resources of the Azores. It is also one of the measures implemented by Regional Government for the promotion of entrepreneurship and employment creation.