Vboc 2025-2026 long beach community college district

Long Beach City College received a $375,000 Project Grant from the Small Business Administration's Office of Veterans Business Development under the Veterans Outreach Program (CFDA 59.044) for the performance period of May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. Under this award, the college will provide comprehensive entrepreneurship training and support services to military-connected individuals, including veterans, service-disabled veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. The institution will deliver the SBA's "Introduction to Entrepreneurship" curriculum and business development services designed to facilitate small business ownership and growth within the veteran community.

In alignment with Public Law 110-186, the funded activities will focus on disseminating small business ownership information and technical assistance to eligible participants. These services are intended to support military-connected entrepreneurs in starting and expanding their businesses, with connections to mentoring resources and microloan opportunities as appropriate. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, Long Beach City College will leverage its existing infrastructure and expertise in workforce development to deliver these targeted entrepreneurship programs to underserved veteran populations in the Long Beach region and surrounding areas.