Our Programs

 
 

Our services have expanded from assisting small business owners to the development of an innovative hybrid learning experience featuring an internship centered on propelling youth to reach their highest potential through technology and entrepreneurship and meeting the needs of small businesses to grow their business.

Youth Development & Leadership

CAREER & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TECHNOLOGY + ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ACE Works program targets youth ages 16-24 to explore entrepreneurship and career pathways through two programs; a 24 week program or an intensive 6-week blended career development internship experience to learn about small business needs post pandemic, provide technical assistance and increase small businesses’ access to free resources.

Youth engage in specialized project based learning and service-learning projects that expose them to a college level coursework and they rise to the occasion demonstrating college level talent to meet small business needs in finances, marketing and legal support.

What Does the Internship Offer?

  • College Readiness

  • Work Readiness

  • Mentorship + Networking

  • Career Exploration Intensive Workshops

  • Field Trips for College Exploration

  • College Admission Intensive Coaching

Organizations are encouraged to speak to us about our we can partner together. Please email, info@arcturuscommunity.org with ‘Subject Line: ACE Works’

Business & Economic Opportunity

SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

We offer small businesses in-person help; our Small Business Advocates ask the right questions to help with assessing the needs of our small businesses to connect them to the right resources, cultivating a relationship and building trust. We focus on three main issues that affect the growth of small businesses:

  • Financial/Economic Development

    • We assist businesses through finding funding via grants and loans from private, public and institutional sources

  • Technical Support

    • We help setup websites, instagram pages, and solve any other technical issues.

  • Legal issues

    • We can connect businesses to legal aid through our various legal service partners.

EMAIL info@arcturuscommunity.org with the subject line ‘Technical Assistance’ and your contact information for small business counseling services.

Legal seminars

Every quarter, we hold free legal seminars with Brooklyn Legal Corp. A about the topics that affect small businesses the most. Topics include Legal Contracts, Negotiating Contracts, Commercial Business Basic Rights, Corporate Formation, Commercial Lease Assistance, etc.

 

Technology & Innovation

THE TECHNOLOGICAL FUTURE

In order to meet the demand of a changing world, our focus at Arcturus Community Endeavors is to work to ensure that we can empower youth and fortify small businesses by connecting them to technology to support their transition into the 21st Century marketplace, a new economy centered on technology.

We have developed a new platform to meet the needs of our youth and we are excited to soon share our successes! Stay tuned!

 

Data and Research

DATA POWERED ADVOCACY

In order to meet the demands of our youth, small businesses and communities, data and research are essential to the advocacy and eventual policy changes that must work hand in hand synchronously to create equitable change.

We have partnered with various institutions to share resources, convene and develop research to better inform our institutions, policy makers, students, business owners and community members of the impact of investment in our youth and small businesses for the growth of sustainable and equitable communities.

Availability

Mondays to Sundays

8-10 PM

Small Business Advocates will reach out to you to schedule an telephone call, a time you can drop in or a visit to your business.

Location

247 Wilson Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11237