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Open Classes: Career Training • Technical Skills • Christian Youth Programs
Practical training and placement support for Christian youth, job seekers, and adults pursuing careers in payments, tech support, marketing, and customer service.
Program A — Christian Youth Job Training & Community Service (Ages 16–26)
  • Who it’s for: Young Christians who are unemployed or lack job training.
  • What you’ll gain: Vocational training, community/church service opportunities, and biblically grounded life guidance.
  • Leadership development: Guest mentors and role models share real-world experience to build character and confidence.
  • Access & equity: Focus on students from low-income church communities—nationwide networking and early job assistance.
  • Skill tracks: Confidence-building classes plus introductory credit card processing tech, IT support, marketing, and business fundamentals.
  • Scholarships: Available for financially needy youth (typically requires three recommendations from church ministers).
Program B — Credit Card Processing & Technical Education (Ages 18–65)
  • Fast job pathways: Training for roles in credit card operations, marketing, sales, tech service, and customer support—built for immediate workplace use.
  • Certification & self-employment: Become a certified independent agent; options for home-office or entrepreneurial work.
  • Industry partnerships: Career opportunities through partnerships (e.g., MPS Merchant Service Group and other leading processors).
  • Career ladder: Pathway to finance specialist/agent roles within the payments ecosystem.
  • Aid & access: Scholarships and early-employment support for long-term unemployed or low-income participants.
  • Schedule: Quarterly certification courses plus on-the-job training for quick starts; advanced tracks for higher-income marketing/contract roles.
  • Proven outcomes: MPS Merchant Service Group, Liberty Bankcard & Meridian Payment System have trained and placed hundreds of agents.
  • Lifelong support: Re-training options, secondary agent recruitment, career counseling, and 24/7 job-search guidance.
Outcomes You Can Expect
  • Job-ready skills, certifications, and interview preparation
  • Clear placement pathways with partner employers
  • Confidence, leadership, and real-world professionalism
  • Tools to launch a small business or work as an independent agent
Special Leadership Programs by Group
We offer tailored Entrepreneurship & Leadership Programs for different life stages and professional backgrounds. Our goal: help participants get meaningful jobs, strengthen existing businesses, and build healthier workplaces.
Job Training & Support
Open Classes: Career Training • Technical Skills • Christian Youth Programs
Practical training and placement support for Christian youth, job seekers, and adults pursuing roles in payments, tech support, marketing, and customer service.
Program A — Christian Youth Job Training & Community Service (Ages 16–26)
  • Who it’s for: Young Christians who are unemployed or lack job training.
  • What you’ll gain: Vocational training, community/church service opportunities, and biblically grounded guidance.
  • Leadership development: Guest mentors and role models; confidence-building and professionalism.
  • Access & equity: Focus on low-income church communities; nationwide networking and early job assistance.
  • Skill tracks: Credit-card processing tech, IT support, marketing, business fundamentals.
  • Scholarships: Available for financially needy youth (typically 3 minister recommendations).
Program B — Credit-Card Processing & Technical Education (Ages 18–65)
  • Fast job pathways: Operations, marketing, sales, tech service, customer support—built for immediate use.
  • Certification & self-employment: Pathways to certified independent agent and home-office options.
  • Industry exposure: Career opportunities via partner networks.
  • Aid & access: Scholarships and early-employment support for long-term unemployed/low-income participants.
  • Schedule: Quarterly certification + on-the-job training; advanced tracks for higher-income roles.
  • Proven outcomes: Hundreds trained/placed across service and sales functions.
  • Lifelong support: Re-training, secondary agent recruitment, career counseling, and 24/7 job-search guidance.
Outcomes You Can Expect
  • Job-ready skills, certifications, interview prep
  • Clear placement pathways with partner employers
  • Confidence, leadership, and professional polish
  • Tools to launch a microbusiness or work independently
Programs by Group
  • Entrepreneurship & Leadership Program Comprehensive training in leadership, business development, and workplace management.
  • College Students & Young Professionals Internship Program Hands-on projects, mentorship, and career building in entrepreneurship and leadership.
  • Christian Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Mentorship Job Training Program Faith-based leadership and entrepreneurship with mentorship to align values and business success.
  • Women’s Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Mentorship Job Training Program Empowering women to build leadership skills, launch ventures, and create opportunity.
  • Early Retiree Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Mentorship Job Training Program For second-career builders seeking ownership, flexible work, or mentoring pathways. ​
Specialized Class
Add these to any track to tailor your learning. Each class includes tools/templates and a practical mini-project.
  • 1. Payments Technology & POS 101 Learn how card networks, gateways, and POS devices work; set up a terminal, test a demo transaction, and map data flows.
  • 2. Merchant Fee & Statement Analysis (Interchange+) Decode statements, assess effective rate, spot junk fees, and produce a cost-savings summary for a sample merchant.
  • 3. Risk, Chargebacks & PCI Basics Understand common fraud patterns, dispute timelines, and PCI requirements; draft a chargeback response kit and PCI checklist.
  • 4. Inside Sales & Presentation Skills Structure a persuasive discovery call and 10-slide pitch; practice objection handling and close with clear next steps.
  • 5. Field Sales & Closing Techniques Build a territory plan, appointment-setting script, and a two-visit close process; role-play live scenarios.
  • 6. Customer Success & Retention Design onboarding, support SLAs, and a save-the-account playbook; create a 90-day retention dashboard.
  • 7. Digital Marketing for Local Businesses Build a basic acquisition funnel (SEO, listings, ads, email); create one campaign brief and landing-page outline.
  • 8. Small-Business Finance & Pricing Calculate break-even, cash-flow runway, and CAC/LTV; set a simple pricing model and invoice policy.
  • 9. Leadership for First-Time Managers Practice feedback models (SBI, STAR), 1:1 agendas, and OKRs; draft a 30-60-90 day team plan.
  • 10. Project Management & SOPs Use Kanban, RACI, and checklists to ship work on time; write one SOP and a weekly cadence plan.
  • 11. Business & Technical English (ESP) Write clear emails, proposals, and support responses; rehearse client calls and negotiation phrases.
  • 12. Legal Basics for Owners (Non-advisory) Learn entity types, basic contracts, and risk awareness; assemble a compliance calendar and vendor checklist. Note: educational only; individual matters may require independent legal counsel.
  • 13. Career Launch Toolkit Craft a targeted résumé and LinkedIn profile; practice behavioral/technical interviews; plan a 4-week job search sprint.
  • 14. Cause-Related Marketing & Partnerships Design a partnership offer with a church/nonprofit or local group; create a co-marketing one-pager and KPI plan.
How Class Add-Ons Work
  • Pick 1–3 group classes to complement your core program.
  • Format: 3–6 hours each (live online or on-site), with a mini-project and feedback.
  • Deliverables: Templates, checklists, and a portfolio artifact (e.g., savings analysis, SOP, pitch deck).
  • Support: Office hours and email/Slack Q&A for 2 weeks after each class.
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