Bizzell Sponsors AFCEA NOVA Student IT Day

Bizzell Sponsors AFCEA NOVA Student IT Day

Bizzell is proud to support the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) Northern Virginia (NOVA) Student Information Technology (IT) Day, underscoring our commitment to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. In collaboration with key partners like the Space Systems Command’s Innovation Hub COSMIC, Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation (VTARC), IMMERSED, and the AFCEA NOVA Educational Foundation, we’re helping shape the next generation of STEM leaders.
The event engaged 40 talented students from John Lewis High School and Hampton Middle School in robotics theory through workshops and interactive sessions, promoting teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.

Our support for AFCEA NOVA Student IT Day aligns with our mission to enhance public health strengthening, empower youth and women, drive economic growth, and advance technological innovation in our nation and around the world.

Bizzell’s commitment extends beyond this event, through our management of four Department of Labor Job Corps Centers and the implementation of Matchplicity, a job-matching platform that prepares students for the workforce. Additionally, our international youth empowerment accelerators and comprehensive internship and mentorship programs reflect our holistic approach to education, blending theoretical knowledge with practical skills.

Stay connected for updates on Bizzell’s initiatives and partnerships that continue to impact STEM education and beyond.

Innovative Solutions for Building Economic Inclusion: Bizzell’s Entrepreneurial Initiatives

Innovative Solutions for Building Economic Inclusion: Bizzell’s Entrepreneurial Initiatives

By Editorial Staff

Global progress, economic inclusion, and entrepreneurship are catalysts that drive transformative change. When not only used as a buzzword, economic inclusion embodies the belief that everyone deserves an opportunity to fuel advancement. Economic inclusion is not only ethical but also can provide a source of inspiration when applied in communities. Paired with entrepreneurship, this combination can become a key to sustainable development, which can inspire anyone to contribute to society.

One of the profound ways economic inclusion and entrepreneurship intersect is by dismantling barriers to economic entry points. For aspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, accessing traditional avenues of business support will have many challenges. Economic inclusion initiatives strive to level the playing field, ensuring that underrepresented entrepreneurs receive the mentorship, resources, and capital necessary for their ventures to thrive. This enhances individual economic standing and contributes to the diversification and enrichment of the broader business landscape.

Innovative solutions to economic inclusion involve creative approaches and strategies to foster equal opportunities and promote financial participation for individuals who may not otherwise have an entry point into business. Some of these include digital financial inclusion, blockchain for financial identity security, and the creation of new microfinance models. Leveraging digital technologies such as mobile banking, using blockchain to secure digital identities, and using microfinance models to provide funding for entrepreneurs solidifies access to both security and capital. Community investment platforms, social impact bonds, skill development catalysts, and partnerships with social enterprises can all also positively impact budding entrepreneurs, providing community support and opportunities for skill building, coupled with financial and social capital to bring ideas to life. Cross-industry collaboration is another strategy to promote increased inclusion as entrepreneurs across sectors can share knowledge, networks, and resources.

Unfortunately, despite all the innovative ideas outlined, we are still far from strategically rolling out these solutions nationwide. Implementing these strategies requires collaboration between governments, financial institutions, technology companies, and social organizations to create a more inclusive and equitable economic landscape.

At Bizzell, our corporate programs focus on providing efficient and effective youth empowerment and economic development solutions that improve overall quality of life. Using participatory approaches, we leverage our team’s combined experiences to develop both our Job Corps program and Small Bizzness Accelerator. Job Corps is a renowned organization dedicated to providing education and vocational training opportunities to young adults across the United States. Our mission is to empower youth and emerging adults with the skills and knowledge to pursue successful careers. This program continues to connect us to the vision and foundation of Bizzell, committed to building healthy, secure, connected, and sustainable communities across our nation and around the world. The Bizzell Small Bizzness Accelerator aims to foster entrepreneurship and economic development by supporting startups with planning, guidance, and resources.

In the dynamic and intricate terrain of the business landscape, aspiring entrepreneurs face multifaceted challenges. Navigating these complexities requires not only vision, and determination, but strategic guidance and insights. In today’s interconnected world, inclusion is recognized as a moral imperative and a strategic advantage for any enterprising organization. We stand at the forefront of this with global initiatives such as the XcelHERate challenge. This program, launched in 2024, supports young women entrepreneurs aged 18-35 years with existing businesses that demonstrate resilience. This program benefits any women-led businesses that offer unique, scalable products or services with a positive social impact on the community. The challenge winner will gain access to the SNDBX workspace and its community of over 35 entrepreneurs from various fields, facilitating potential collaborations and partnerships to scale their businesses and explore new markets.

At Bizzell, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of economic inclusion and encourage entrepreneurs, both budding and established to continue to move the needle in our national and global economies.

Bizzell Announces New Center Director for Tulsa Job Corps Center

Bizzell Announces New Center Director for Tulsa Job Corps Center

 

 

June 22, 2023 (New Carrollton, Md) – Bizzell US (Bizzell) is pleased to introduce Adrienne Pope as the new Center Director for the Tulsa Job Corps Center, operated by Bizzell. As the new Center Director, Ms. Pope will oversee the strategic direction, daily operations, and overall success of the center. She will work closely with the center’s dedicated team of educators, counselors, and support staff to ensure that each student receives the highest quality of education and guidance necessary to thrive in their chosen career paths.

Ms. Pope has over 19 years of leadership experience in education and Job Corps Centers. She has supported the Hartford Job Corps Center in Hartford, CT since 2010 where she has served as the Center Director, Deputy Center Director, Director of Administrative Services, and Careers Services Director.

“Adrienne Pope is a remarkable individual whose passion for education and youth development aligns perfectly with our organization’s values. She brings a remarkable track record of success and innovation, and we are thrilled to have her on board, said Anton C. Bizzell, MD, Bizzell Chairman and CEO. “We are confident that Adrienne will lead the Tulsa Job Corps Center to new heights and continue our commitment to transforming lives and collaborating with the greater Tulsa community.”

Bizzell operates the 13-acre Tulsa Job Corps Center, where they provide academic, career technical, career success skills, and career development training and related support services to nearly 235 young adults each day between the ages of 16-24. The Center offers students education and training programs in the hospitality, construction, heath care, and homeland security industries. With more than 115 staff supporting the center, all are residents of the greater Tulsa community and work to partner with local businesses and resources, such as the YMCA, University of Oklahoma, and Tulsa Police Department, to assist the students throughout their journey.

Ms. Pope is available for media interviews upon request.

About Job Corps

Job Corps, the nation’s largest residential job training program, prepares young adults, ages 16-24, with education and hands-on career training for entry-level positions that lead to careers in today’s workforce. For more information, visit https://www.jobcorps.gov

About Bizzell US

Bizzell US is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone-certified strategy, consulting, and technology firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate positive change. Bizzell delivers award-winning services to a diverse portfolio of clients to help build healthy, secure, and sustainable communities across the globe. Leveraging decades of combined experience from our multi-disciplinary team, our subject matter experts develop data-driven, research-informed, innovative solutions to complex, real-world challenges. Learn more at www.BizzellUS.com

 

Media Contact: Carlos Gomez
cgomez@bizzellglobal.com | 301.246.6250

 

 

Bizzell Awarded Federal Contract to Operate New Haven Job Corps Center

Bizzell Awarded Federal Contract to Operate New Haven Job Corps Center

November 29, 2022 (New Carrollton, MD) – Bizzell US (Bizzell) has been awarded the federal contract to operate and manage the New Haven Job Corps Center located in New Haven, CT, effective December 1, 2022. This five-year contract will provide education and training to 157 youths and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24. In addition, the contract will provide jobs for 92 staff members, all of whom are residents of the New Haven community. Further, Bizzell will engage and leverage community partnerships as part of the city’s economic development impact initiative.

Students enrolled in the New Haven Job Corps Center program will be able to obtain their high school diploma and complete training for a trade in construction, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, finance and business, or culinary arts. Graduates from the New Haven Job Corps Center will be provided career placement assistance, which can include an industry-related job, college, the Armed Forces, apprenticeship training, or advanced training.

“Our team is committed to improving the wellbeing of the communities from which our students come and share a dedication to helping ensure that each student finds a pathway to a safe and successful future,” stressed Anton C. Bizzell, MD, Bizzell Chairman and CEO. “This must be part of the mission. Bizzell, through our workforce innovation practice area, fervently prioritizes educating and training young people for successful careers in the nation’s most high demand and fastest-growing industries.  Given New Haven’s diverse educational environment, students enrolled in the Job Corps program will be well positioned to meet their academic benchmarks.”

About Bizzell

Established in 2010, Bizzell US is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) HUBZone certified strategy, consulting, and technology firm with a mission to improve lives and accelerate change. Bizzell US develops innovative solutions to some of the most critical issues of our time such as health care services equity, global health, workforce innovation, and other urgent needs facing the world. Under the leadership and vision of founder, Anton C. Bizzell, MD, the company has grown into a thriving firm, headquartered in New Carrollton, Maryland, with staff and offices in various regions around the country, including California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Georgia, and globally in Africa, Asia, and Central America. Learn more about how we develop data-driven, research-informed, innovative solutions to complex, real-world challenges. Learn more at www.BizzellUS.com.

About Job Corps

Job Corps, the nation’s largest residential job training program, prepares young adults, ages 16-24, with education and hands-on career training for entry-level positions that lead to careers in today’s workforce. For more information, visit https://www.jobcorps.gov

Bizzell Global Ventures Contact
Carlos Gomez, Market Impact Specialist
Cgomez@bizzellglobal.com | 301-459-0100 x286