Build Social Work (Thursdays, 6:00-9:00p)

BUILD SOCIAL WORK
Day/Time:  Thursdays, 6pm - 9pm
Dates:   March 7 - May 2
Location:  Wayne State University, State Hall - 5143 Cass, Detroit, MI 48202, Room 409
Class Fee:  $350 (9 week program)

Have you ever thought of starting a business that addresses a social problem or provides an unmet need in the community? Then you might be a social work entrepreneur. Would you like help understanding how you might turn your idea into a social venture? Then join us for a business and entrepreneurship planning course developed especially for social workers.

The Social Entrepreneurship Committee at the School of Social Work at Wayne State University wants to help you explore your social venture idea.  We are partnering with The Build Institute, a business development services organization based in Southwest Detroit that promotes equitable entrepreneurship, to offer aspiring and established social work entrepreneurs a customized business development non-credit training course called Build Social Work.

Build Social Work is a 9-week social entrepreneurship course designed exclusively for social workers who wish to use business models to create positive social change.  We define social entrepreneurship as any pursuit of a social mission using commercial means.  This program is for innovative individuals who are seeking to start for-impact companies to address social and/or environmental issues, to create person-centered clinical practices or non-profit organizations seeking to advance and support human service-oriented missions. Additionally, taking Build Social Work will equip social workers with the skills, resources and support community you need to create internal revenue streams through the sale of products and services.  

This non-credit course will be taught by local experts and cover all the basics of starting a business or social venture. Our curriculum is a learner-centered, hands-on and activity-based, so you’ll be doing as much as you’ll be listening. We’ll provide you with a Build Binder that includes lessons, resources and a sample business plan for you to fill out as we go. You’ll be exploring your idea with a supportive and caring cohort of 10-15 social workers. You’ll leave the class with a completed business plan, and the knowledge and confidence to take your idea to the next level.

Build Social Work will take place on Thursday evenings from 6-9 pm starting March 7th through May 2nd on the campus of Wayne State University at State Hall located at 5143 Cass, Detroit, MI 48202 in Room 409.

*Link to location http://maps.wayne.edu/view/#state-hall

Parking is available at Parking Structure 6 parallel to State Hall located at 61 Putnam, Detroit, MI 48202. Parking cost is for guests $9.00. Street parking is available and meter fees are subject to apply.

*Link to location http://maps.wayne.edu/view/#structure6
 

If interested, please follow these steps for registration:

1. Click on the registration link for your class of choice and fill in your personal information. Please register as an INDIVIDUAL. Business partners will need to register and pay separately. You will be asked to create an account with Build Institute. You can log into your account at any time and update your personal information.

2. Once your information is submitted you will be taken to the class payment page.  The cost of the Build Social Work class is $350.  Payments can be made via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover). If you would like to pay via check/money order or need to discuss a payment plan ($50 nonrefundable deposit required) please contact us at class@buildinstitute.org or (313) 265-3590. All class fees must be paid in full before the final class.  Please note that class fees are not refundable, but are transferable towards other Build classes and opportunities.

3. Once your application has been processed you will receive an email confirming your class details within 7-10 business days.  Add hello@buildinstitute.org to your contact list to avoid emails being marked as spam.