IMPACT

Interest in our programs is strong. We have over 400 graduates from our Basic Business Skills Training Course. Approximately 50 of them started small businesses within the Greater Syracuse area. The capital investment, profits, and jobs created by these small local businesses benefit the very communities that need them most, those that are underserved or disadvantaged. Proven programs like Appleseed Trust make sense now more than ever to encourage further growth in small businesses, especially considering that the majority of new job creation as well as overall employment is now concentrated in the small, rather than corporate, business sector.

Client Demographic Data (from 2003-2004):

• 85% of our clients were residents of the city of Syracuse
• 80% were classified as low to moderate income (HUD standards)
• 66% were minorities (non-white)
• 46% were female (62% of them were heads-of-household)

Client Evaluation of Classroom Training (from 2003-2004):

• 95% believed the curriculum was clear and understandable
• 90% felt the training was useful in both business and personal situations
• 96% thought the training was conducted professionally and efficiently