Pathways to Profit

Different pathways. One goal: greater economic strength.

Start here.

Not sure whether your next step is a new job, consulting, contract work, a small business, or growing something you’ve already started? Learn about the program below, then begin with two quick steps.

About Pathways to Profit

Not sure whether your next step is a new job, consulting, contract work, a small business, or growing something you’ve already started? Pathways to Profit helps you explore your options, sharpen your skills and build a pathway toward sustainable income.

24 weeksProgram length
Oct 28 & Nov 9Cohort start dates
CredentialOn completion
WIOAMay cover costs for eligible participants

Four pathways. One goal: greater economic strength.

Start

Launch a business or self-employment opportunity.

Grow

Strengthen an existing business or side business.

Contract

Turn your skills into consulting, freelance or contract income.

Work

Use your skills to land employment, including with small businesses.

What you’ll receive

  • Business feasibility and pathway assessment
  • Personalized training based on your goals and skills
  • Business, financial and entrepreneurial skill development
  • Recognized credential upon successful completion
  • Google Professional Certificate opportunities, when appropriate
  • Financial and credit support, including Cambridge Credit Counseling
  • Capital-readiness and funding pathway assistance
  • Connections to employment, contract and business opportunities
  • Coaching and connections throughout the GWW ecosystem
  • 12 months of continued Greater Wealth Works membership

Training ends. Your connection doesn’t.

A full year of Greater Wealth Works membership and support after you finish.

Who it’s for

  • Laid-off professionals considering consulting or a new career
  • Workers ready to turn years of experience into income
  • Skilled tradespeople considering contracting or business ownership
  • Creatives and artisans ready to sell their work
  • Gig workers who want more sustainable income
  • Side-business owners ready to see if it can grow

Serving: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties.

Working, or not eligible for WIOA?

Our self-paced Plan Builder track is for people who are working, or who don’t qualify for WIOA, and want a business plan they can defend. It includes 1:1 coaching and a Plan Defense session, fully virtual. First cohort starts October 28.