Alliances promote positive change and uplift emerging entrepreneurs

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s Cynthia Hawkins speaks with a participant at the Federal Professionals’ Entrepreneurship Fair.

On Feb. 19, ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½) joined nearly four dozen regional workforce, education, and small-business organizations at the , hosted by Prince George's County Economic Development Corporation. The event connected federal employees preparing for career transitions with programs and services that support new business ventures and long-term professional growth. 

The fair underscored ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s place in Prince George’s County, evidenced by a variety of alliances that promote skills for the workforce, including partnerships with Prince George’s County Government, the Prince George’s County Police Department, and ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½â€™s 3D Scholars program with Prince George’s County Public Schools and Prince George’s Community College. The program offers an accelerated path to a bachelor’s degree at a cost of $10,000 or less.