COUNSELING, EDUCATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS
(CEE)
Our counseling, education and entrepreneurship (CEE) programs are powerful tools for closing the education and skills equity gap in disadvantaged, BIPOC, and Indigenous communities. Skills gaps are enabled and caused by structural inequalities existing in target communities resulting in more than $956 Billion dollars lost wages annually in business revenues, lost tax income to support vital infrastructure in affected communities.
Our the effectiveness of our CEE programs is experienced by through self discovery, personal development, and self enrichment, for increased upward mobility. Under-Served populations benefit from Charity MHRF’s programs providing aspiring populations with internship, volunteer, and educational certification opportunities. Engaging with experienced leaders and entrepreneurs, we work building holistic smart communities with capital investments in real estate development, affordable housing, clean renewable energy, photovoltaic projects, agriculture, with sustainable strategies and technologies. We make the world a better while helping people navigate life successfully through training, mentorship, internships, personal counseling, and self improvement. MHRF programs are a full resource rich environment that can put you on the path to success.
The annual Cost of Inadequate Education in terms of lost income, contribution to gross domestic product is over $956B lost in equity gaps. Black Americans experience systemic losses across all sectors, cumulatively amounting to trillions each year. These disparities affect individuals and drag on the broader U.S. economy. Closing gaps in education, health, wealth, and justice could unlock trillions in GDP gains, improve productivity, reduce public spending, and enhance societal well being.
All donations to MHRF, are tax deductible as are in kind contributions. Volunteers supporting our programs receive education credits, work experience and work credits for community services statements which can be tax deductible, while interns receive education certification. We support underprivileged children with excellent resources fostering a safer and more stable community environment. Investing in the well-being of disadvantaged children fosters a sense of unity and social responsibility, strengthening the fabric of the community by promoting empathy and collaboration. Help under represented children and youth chart a better course for their future.
Our CEE Programs make a big difference in Lost in Transition Earnings by Fixing the “Learn to Earn” Skills Gap Transforming workforce to unlock trillions in trapped value
Your Donation helps Unlock and Fix the “Learn to Earn” Skills Gap through coaching, counseling, career planning & development, workforce development, internships and credentialing certifications. Targeted students receive a comprehensive self directed education and learning platform with texts and materials counseling support, education, entrepreneurship modules, and programs! Please Donate to today!
Our Internship, Entrepreneurship, and business development programs are sponsored in partnership with Millennium Capital Synergies Corporation, a private equity and consulting firm focusing on industrial and commercial real estate, energy, information technology, corporate finance, and operations management. MHRF and Millennium provide internships, credentialing, and career succession planning services. Internships are provided by Millennium Capital Synergies.
Millennium Capital Synergies
CEE Program
Five Components – 52 Modules
1. Counseling, Mentorship and Networking
Guidance from experienced life coaches, counselors, mentors, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and business professionals, along with opportunities to connect with potential partners and customers is the key to successful careers. Pairing emerging entrepreneurs with successful business owners from similar backgrounds, fostering mentorship programs that offer guidance on navigating business challenges specific to BIPOC and under-served communities. Connecting entrepreneurs with successful business owners, policymakers, and nonprofit leaders in cities like Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, as well as rural development experts in upstate New York, Vermont, and Maine. Our programs should foster collaboration between urban and rural entrepreneurs to create sustainable business ecosystems. Our Counseling Program is lead by Nora Oliver, Lew Williams, and Doug Leaffer.
2. Education & Training
Workshops, courses, and mentorship programs that promote self enrichment, career development, business planning, financial management, marketing, and leadership skills. Culturally Relevant Education & Training – Business workshops and mentorship programs tailored to the specific needs of under-served entrepreneurs, including financial literacy, cooperative business models, digital entrepreneurship, and overcoming systemic barriers to success. We offer Business workshops tailored to industries thriving in the Northeast, such as renewable energy, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and education. Training should includes workforce development strategies, cooperative business models, and social enterprise structures that address urban and rural economic disparities.
2. Access to Capital
We provide access capital through microloans, private equity, venture capital and crowdfunding opportunities to help entrepreneurs secure funding for their entrepreneurship ventures. Microloans, grants, credit-building initiatives, and alternative financing options designed to support entrepreneurs with limited access to traditional banking and investment opportunities. Pairing emerging entrepreneurs with successful business owners from similar backgrounds, fostering mentorship programs that offer guidance on navigating business challenges specific to under-served communities. Partnerships with community development financial institutions (CDFIs), state-backed small business loan programs, and local economic development grants that support historically underfunded entrepreneurs. Credit-building initiatives should include financial literacy programs that help entrepreneurs secure funding from regional banks, credit unions, and impact investors.
4. Business Development Support
Incubators, accelerators, and resources for legal, accounting, and operational support to help entrepreneurs refine and scale their businesses. Free or low-cost legal assistance, business registration support, and access to co-working spaces, incubators, and accelerators designed for minority-owned, women-owned, and community-driven businesses. Providing legal assistance on zoning laws, business licensing, and cooperative business structures relevant to the Northeast. Access to incubators and accelerators that focus on sustainability, urban revitalization, and tech-based startups, including partnerships with universities like MIT, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania.
5. Market Access & Growth Strategies
Training on market research, digital presence, branding, and sales strategies to help businesses reach their target audience and grow sustainably. Strategies for connecting entrepreneurs with local procurement opportunities, cooperative business models, and digital tools to reach broader markets while reinvesting in their communities. Helping businesses tap into regional procurement programs, anchor institution partnerships (e.g., hospitals, universities, local governments), and community-based cooperative models. Support for digital platforms and e-commerce strategies to connect Northeast entrepreneurs with national and international market
MHRF CCE
Three Segment Certification Program
A. Counseling & Education
B. Entrepreneurship and Business Acumen Series
Instructors
Nora Oliver, Lew Williams, and Doug Leaffer.
