The People's Money (2022-2023)
Your Money, Your Community, Your Voice.
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What problem would you like to solve?
Increase job opportunities and stimulate the local economy by encouraging more small businesses
Why is it important to solve? Why is it relevant for the community?
Many immigrants come here to work and they gain a lot of hard skills, but there is not enough soft skills training that helps set them up for career advancement
What idea do you have to address the problem?
BYOB: Be Your Own Boss - Have an entrepreneur training course that teaches immigrants basic business-building skills such as licensing, legal protocols, and wellness while running a business
Who would that help?
Immigrant workers unfamiliar with the system
What NYC borough would benefit from your idea?
Staten Island
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