Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Our award-winning Fast Track to Business Start-Up program provides the essential knowledge, tools, and resources you need to take the next step toward launching your business. This intensive, hands-on workshop covers business planning, legal requirements, accounting, marketing, financing, HR, and commercial real estate—all in one comprehensive program.

The Fast Track workshop also meets the requirements of the NYS SEAP (Self-Employment Assistance Program) through the New York State Department of Labor, making it a valuable resource for eligible individuals pursuing self-employment.

Don’t just dream about starting your business—Fast Track it! Register today and take the first step toward making your business a reality.

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SUNY Apprenticeships: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses

September Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online)

NOTE: This event is virtual
Date: August 19th, 2026

Time: 12pm - 1pm

Curious about registered apprenticeship but unsure where to start? You’re not alone! Despite being a proven, time-tested workforce development strategy, apprenticeship is often misunderstood—leaving many businesses uncertain about how it works, what it requires, and whether it’s the right fit.

Join us for an engaging and practical webinar designed to demystify the complexities of registered apprenticeship. We’ll break down common misconceptions, explain how apprenticeship programs are structured, and explore how this model can help your organization proactively grow its own skilled workforce. We’ll also highlight the SUNY Apprenticeship program, including available tuition funding that can significantly offset the cost of training apprentices. These resources make it even more feasible for smaller businesses to participate, reducing financial barriers while strengthening your workforce.

Whether it’s your first time exploring apprenticeship or your twentieth, come join the conversation and see if it’s a tool your business can use.

Biography: Angelina Sanfilippo is an Apprenticeship Business Developer from SUNY, covering 20 counties in the North Country, Mohawk Valley, and Central New York regions. In this role, she partners with employers, workforce stakeholders, and SUNY campuses to expand Registered Apprenticeship and connect industry to sustainable training opportunities across New York State.

NOTE: This event is HYBRID.

The Fast Track to Business Start-Up Workshop is an intensive Hybrid 20 hour workshop* that is offered IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY over a 3 day period. This workshop will be facilitated by a Certified Small Business Advisor, Neil Miller, and includes a variety of presenters who are all experts in different facets of small business start-up.

Dates: Sept 8th, 10th, 15th 2026

Time: 9am - 4:30pm each day

Location: 4926 Onondaga Rd, Syracuse NY 13215.
Mulroy Hall, 4th floor.

Topics will include:

- Business Plan Development

- Legalities

- Accounting/Bookkeeping

- Marketing/Branding

- Social Media

- Financial Management

- Business Financing Options

- HR/Payroll

- Commercial Real Estate

- Risk Management

HYBRID means that the workshop offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.

4926 Onondaga Road, Room 400, Syracuse, NY 13215
Phone number: 315.498.6070

Award Winning Fast Track to Small Business Workshop

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