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“Entrepreneurial Mindset” Program at Pitt

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Trains former inmates to become entrepreneurs by providing monthly classes focusing on developing business related skills and provides assistance with the development of students’ business plans.

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From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Program at Pitt helps felons become their own bosses, July 21, 2010:

…a University of Pittsburgh pilot program which trained 10 former inmates to become entrepreneurs so they can start their own businesses.

The program, called the Entrepreneurial Mindset, graduated the 10 students in a ceremony at the Loews Club restaurant at The Waterfront on Tuesday. The participants can continue to receive help with their business plans through Pitt.

The program is part of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence in the Katz Graduate School of Business at Pitt and was done in conjunction with the Mon Valley Initiative with funding from the Heinz Endowments.

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  1. gregl
    August 18th, 2010 - 11:26
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    adoptable, replicable 44444
    promises impact, influence 44444
    inspires, motivates change 55555
    paradigm shifting, game changing 22222

    Looks like a great program! Yes people deserve a 2nd chance–maybe society won’t give ‘em a break, but UPitt’s helping them make it on their own…bravo!

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  2. Jim W
    August 18th, 2010 - 17:06
    creative, original 44444
    adoptable, replicable 33333
    promises impact, influence 55555
    inspires, motivates change 55555
    paradigm shifting, game changing 33333

    Entrepreneurship is vital to today’s economy. Since I believe that everyone should be able to play a role in that economy, I applaud this effort. This changes the definition of access–successful participants will get access to the new economy not only through their education, but by directly leading it.

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