Job Creation

Job Creation (LBR 903-04)

Many unemployed or low-income persons, immigrants, and refugees have the desire and talent to become self-employed in their own businesses but require specialized training, resources, and other assistance to realize this potential.  There are also those in the target population who have unique skills and capabilities and who can benefit from new and innovative enterprises that create employment opportunities in and around their communities.

The purpose of this program is to procure services that assist low-income persons, immigrants, and refugees who are at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines become self-employed in their own business and to create opportunities through new and innovative businesses that have the potential to be become financially self-sustaining and create employment opportunities.