Workforce & Business Development Program

08/31/2026

Small Business Classes Set to Return September 22

Ready to Start Your Own Business?

If you've been thinking about launching a business, now is the perfect time to take the next step. The Workforce & Business Development Program at the Community Action Committee of Pike County, in partnership with the OSU Small Business Development Center, is offering its Small Business Class beginning September 22.

This hands-on course is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs build a strong foundation by covering topics such as business planning, marketing, financial projections, funding opportunities, and more. Whether you're refining an idea or preparing to launch, this class will provide valuable tools and guidance to help you move forward.

Space is limited, and registration is required. A $15 materials fee applies.

>>Registration Deadline: September 18

08/26/2026

🚀 TRAIN THE TRAINERS. SPARK DIGITAL POTENTIAL.

Ready to level up your digital marketing expertise? 🌐📈

The Nationwide Training of Trainers for Digital Marketing is happening ONLINE via Zoom from September 7–18, 2026!

This training is designed to equip trainers with practical, relevant, and future-ready digital marketing skills—so they can multiply knowledge, empower communities, and help Filipinos thrive in the digital economy.

Register through https://forms.gle/D9EihFnDA5gs1nVM8

✨ Learn. Master. Train. Multiply.
Because when trainers grow, more opportunities reach more people.

📅 September 7–18, 2026
💻 Online via Zoom
🇵🇭 Nationwide Training of Trainers

Let’s build a stronger digital workforce—one trainer, one learner, one opportunity at a time.

08/26/2026

📊 CALLING ALL QUALIFIED TRAINERS! 🇵🇭

Are you passionate about Data Analytics and ready to share your expertise with trainers across the country?

The DICT – ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau (ILCDB) invites qualified trainers to be part of the Nationwide Training of Trainers for Data Analytics! 🚀

This is your opportunity to level up your skills, strengthen your training capabilities, and become part of a nationwide network of digital skills champions helping prepare Filipinos for the digital economy.

🔎 We are looking for trainers who are:
✔️ Knowledgeable and experienced in Data Analytics
✔️ Passionate about teaching and knowledge-sharing
✔️ Committed to developing future-ready digital talent
✔️ Ready to bring data-driven learning to communities nationwide

Register through https://tinyurl.com/DataAnalyticsToT

📈 Learn. Train. Empower. Multiply the Impact.

Your expertise can go beyond one classroom—it can help equip trainers, empower learners, and build a stronger digital workforce across the Philippines.

🇵🇭 Be part of the movement. Become a Data Analytics Trainer.

📌 Nationwide Training of Trainers – Data Analytics
📲 Watch out for the official registration details and qualifications!

08/26/2026

SBA virtual workshop 09/01/26 Register today!

08/25/2026

The Free Tax Preparation and Financial Literacy Program of the Workforce & Business Development Program at the Community Action Committee of Pike County is offering an “eBay Reselling for Beginners Workshop” on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pike County OhioMeansJobs Career Center, located at 941 Market Street in Piketon.
Whether you're looking to earn extra income, start a side business, or simply learn how to sell items you no longer need, this hands-on workshop will teach participants the fundamentals of successful eBay reselling. Attendees will learn how to create an eBay seller account, find profitable items to sell, write listings that attract buyers, price items for profit, ship orders with confidence, and avoid common scams that affect online sellers.
The workshop is offered free of charge, and no prior eBay experience is necessary. Participants will receive practical tips, helpful resources, and real-world examples to help them begin their own reselling journey with confidence. Light refreshments will be provided.
Registration is required, as seating is limited. For more information or to register, contact Jessica Poling at 740-289-2371 or by email at [email protected]

08/24/2026

Closing out Summer of 2026! ☀💻

Check out our webinar's this week! Full of innovation and learning how to do business with ODOT! 👷💡👩🏽‍💻

To register, click the link below. 👇

https://soapex.ecenterdirect.com/events

08/24/2026

⏰TOMORROW'S SBA WEBINAR IS POSTPONED. ⏰

Stay tuned, we will update accordingly.

08/21/2026

Join the Southern Ohio APEX for a webinar about the SBA MPP & JV Agreements. 🤝

Tuesday August 25th 2026 from 1-2:30 PM EST.

To register, please click the link below. 👇🏼

https://soapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/17157

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Don't miss this month's last ODOT webinar!

Join us Thursday August 27th from 2-4pm EST.

Learn more about doing business with ODOT! Ohio Department of Transportation Southern Ohio District 9 🚧🏗👷🏿‍♀️👷

To register please click the link below. 👇🏼

https://soapex.ecenterdirect.com/events/17123