Program

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Entrepreneurship Studies Reentry Program (ESRP) is a structured, curriculum-based entrepreneurship training program designed for incarcerated and justice-impacted individuals.

The program uses a self-guided ebook curriculum. The self-directed complete course is also available. It includes the eBook, a video book for each chapter visualizing every principle, quizzes, student workbook and  business creation resources. A facilitator workbook is optional. All available to help participants develop income-generating strategies, business concepts, and practical reentry plans.

PROGRAM GOALS

• Increase economic self-sufficiency

• Improve employment readiness

• Support successful community reintegration

• Reduce reliance on high-risk or illegal income sources

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

• Independent, self-guided learning: eBook only or complete course

• Facilitator workbook optional with complete course only

CURRICULUM COMPONENTS

1. Entrepreneurship Foundations
***Identifying skills and opportunities
***Understanding basic business concepts
***Starting with no capital
2. Mindset & Decision-Making
***Goal setting
***Transitioning from survival thinking to ownership thinking
***Building confidence and self-efficacy

3. Business Development
***Creating a simple business plan
***Identifying customers and services
***Taking initial steps toward income generation

4. Action-Based Learning (Each lesson includes:)
***Chapter instruction
***Review and reflection questions
***1-2-3 business action steps for real-time application

EVIDENCE INFORMED APPROACH

ESRP is a promising, evidence-informed program aligned with entrepreneurship-based reentry models such as Defy Ventures, Inmates to Entrepreneurs and Prison Entrepreneurship Program.

The program incorporates:

• Structured curriculum delivery

• Action-oriented skill development

• Cognitive and behavioral skill building

• Focus on income generation as a pathway to reducing recidivism

EVALUATION AND OUTCOMES (Key Metrics)

~ Program completion rate

~ Percentage of participants developing a business plan or income strategy

~ Participant self-efficacy (pre/post assessment)

~Engagement in income-generating activity (when trackable)

DATA COLLECTION

~ Pre/post surveys

~ Participant progress tracking

~ Follow-up reporting (when feasible)

FAITH BASED COMPONENT

 

The program DOES include faith-informed principles as a motivational framework. Participation in any faith-based content is voluntary and does not impact access to program services.