FAQs

No. The VEP is designed to take any veteran and military family member, regardless of prior educational experience, through the steps and stages of starting a new business.

Practical Digital Skills:  has no limits; register on the Verizon Digital Learning Platform and take as many courses as required.

STRIVE Program: We have 40 seats available in the VEP. Participants must submit an application before the deadline for consideration by the VEP Admissions Committee.

Practical Digital Skills: Yes! Open to all veterans and military family members.

STRIVE Program: We have 40 seats available in the VEP. Participants must submit an application before the deadline for consideration by the VEP Admissions Committee.

The VEP Practical Digital Skills requires registering for Verizon Digital Business Ready Platform and participating in training sessions. The STRIVE Program requires a Saturday commitment to complete the five (5) week program. Participants are encouraged to participate in all VEP stages.

There is no cost to participate in the HCC Veterans Entrepreneurship Program.

Starting and growing a business is tough, don’t do it alone!

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