When a Youth-Inspired Project reaches the point where it’s ready to break off on its own, RSYP will help its leaders take the Berkshire Enterprises Business Entrepreneurial Training Program and assist in developing the business and raising money.

To begin, you may submit a proposal to the YOB for guidance, funding, or support in pursuing your small business idea.  Once your proposal is accepted, a staff person will meet with you to help you design your own process for developing your business plan.  We encourage all small business proposals to take the Entrepreneurial Training Program course in order to receive technical assistance in writing their plan.  We have also matched youth with mentors who have couched them through the writing process.

To find out when the next small business training program is offered, please contact Steve Fogel, Director of Berkshire Enterprises at 413-236-2141.