BWWA Economic Opportunities Application

  • BWWA Economic Opportunities Application

    Black Women’s Wealth Alliance, SBC

  • Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. Black Women’s Wealth Alliance (BWWA) is a Minnesota-based organization committed to building economic agency with Foundational Black American women and the communities we serve.

    This application is for two of our core programs — Hive Pathways™ and the Career to Ownership Institute™. Please read through the program descriptions carefully, select the track that is right for you, and complete this application fully and honestly.

    Consideration for acceptance is based on the completeness and thoroughness of your application. This is a competitive process. We accept up to 20 participants in Hive Pathways and up to 15 participants in the Career to Ownership Institute per cohort. We encourage you to take your time and answer every question carefully.

    Applications are open on an ongoing basis. To learn more about program schedules, session content, and requirements, visit us at

    www.bwwa-us.com

    If you have questions while completing this application, contact us at info@bwwa-us.com or 612-256-0110.

  • SECTION 1: Participant Information

  • Basic Information

    Fields marked with * are required.

  • Date of Birth:*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Preferred method of Contact:*

  • Eligibility

  • Do you currently reside in Minnesota?*

  • BWWA programs are available to Minnesota residents only. If you answered No, you are not eligible at this time.

  • Are you a U.S. Citizen? *
  • If no, are you authorized to work in the United States?*

  • How You Found Us

  • Were you referred to BWWA?*

  • SECTION 1B: BWWA Alumni & Engagement History

    If you have previously participated in any BWWA programs, events, or services, we want to know. Your history with us helps us understand your journey and serve you better.

  • Have you previously participated in any BWWA programs, events, or services?*
  • If yes, which of the following have you participated in?*
  • Have you received a grant or financial support through BWWA or the Hoperah Fund?*
  • Have you served BWWA as a coach, instructor, facilitator, or guest speaker?*

  • SECTION 2: Program Selection — Choose Your Track

    BWWA offers two core programs. You must choose one. You cannot apply for both programs at the same time. Read the descriptions below carefully and select the track that is right for where you are right now.

  • Track 1 — Hive Pathways™ (Career Development Track)

    💼  Hive Pathways™ — Career Development Track

    For individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking to revamp their career. This is our career development track — designed to help you build a clear professional pathway, strengthen your skills, and take your next career step with confidence.

    ✓  You are unemployed, underemployed, or ready to make a significant career change

    ✓  You are seeking new or better employment and want to build a clear career pathway

    ✓  You want to strengthen your professional skills, positioning, and job readiness

    ✓  4 Wednesday evening sessions · 5:00 – 7:30 PM

    ✓  Followed by individual coaching · Then eligible for BWWA Partnership Certification Trainings

    ✓  Cohort size: 20 participants maximum

  • Track 2 — Career to Ownership Institute™ (Wealth Building Track)

    🏛  Career to Ownership Institute™ — Wealth Building Track

    For currently employed professionals and established, active business owners ready to build wealth. This is our economic agency and wealth-building track — designed to help you convert your active income into assets, build a three-year economic plan, and move from earning to ownership.

    ✓  You are currently employed with active, solidified income

    ✓  You are an established and actively operating business owner generating income

    ✓  You are ready to convert your income into wealth and build a long-term economic plan

    ✓  Blue Line Extension Corridor business owners are required to take this track to access corridor funds

    ✓  5 Saturday sessions · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

    ✓  Followed by individual coaching · Then eligible for BWWA Partnership Certification Trainings

    ✓  Cohort size: 15 participants maximum

  • ⚠️  Important: You must choose one track only. You cannot enroll in both programs simultaneously. If you are unsure which track is right for you, contact us before submitting your application.

    📌 If you select Career to Ownership Institute, you will be asked additional questions about your business and income in a later section.

  • Which program track are you applying for?*

  • SECTION 3: BWWA Partnership Certification Trainings

    After completing your program track and coaching, participants are eligible to pursue BWWA Partnership Certification Trainings. These are specialty certification programs offered through BWWA’s training partners. They are optional — not required — but they are designed to deepen your skills, expand your credentials, and position you for career advancement, business growth, or workforce placement. These trainings may be supported with financial assistance for eligible participants.
  • Are you interested in pursuing any of the BWWA Partnership Certification Trainings after completing your program?*
  • Which trainings interest you?*

  • SECTION 4: Demographics & Household Information

    This information is required for program reporting and eligibility under our partnerships with state and local workforce development agencies. All responses are kept confidential.

  • Demographics

  • Race / Ethnicity:*
  • Veteran Status:*
  • Do you identify as having a disability?*

  • Household Information

  • Current Housing Status:*
  • Do you currently need childcare support to participate in programming?*
  • Do you currently have reliable childcare?*

  • SECTION 5: Documentation

    Only two documents are required at the time of application. Additional documentation will be collected at orientation. If you are unable to provide documents today, you may still submit your application — please note this in the field below and we will follow up with you.
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  • Are there any required documents you are unable to provide today?*

  • SECTION 6: Education & Employment

    This section helps us understand your current situation and match you with the right resources, coaching, and support services. Please answer as accurately as possible.

  • Education

  • Are you currently enrolled in school, training, or a certification program?*

  • Employment

  • Current Employment Status:*
  • What are you currently seeking?*

  • SECTION 7: Business Status

    Complete this section whether you own a business or are considering entrepreneurship. For Career to Ownership Institute applicants, this section is required and will be weighted in your application review. Active, established business ownership with verified income is required for the Career to Ownership track.
  • Which best describes your current situation?*
  • Do you currently own a business?*
  • Which best describes your business status? *
  • Is your business located along the Blue Line Extension Corridor (North Minneapolis / Brooklyn Park area)?*

  • 📌  Blue Line Extension Corridor business owners may be eligible for additional capital support through the Career to Ownership Institute. This track is required for access to corridor funds.

  • Do you currently have any of the following for your business?*
  • Have you previously applied for business funding or capital?*
  • Were you successful?*

  • SECTION 8: Economic Interests & Career & Economic Hub

    The BWWA Career & Economic Hub is located at 1200 West Broadway, Minneapolis. It offers coworking space, career support, technology access, coaching appointments, workshops, and resource navigation. Program participants have access to the Hub throughout and beyond their program experience.
  • Which opportunities are you most interested in exploring?*

  • Career & Economic Hub

  • Are you interested in utilizing the BWWA Career & Economic Hub? *
  • How would you most likely use the Hub?*
  • What time of day would you most likely use the Hub?*

  • SECTION 9: Current Situation Assessment

    This section helps us understand your starting point so we can connect you with the right program, coaching, and support. Your answers here form the foundation of your Individual Employment Plan (IEP). Please be as specific and honest as possible.
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  • SECTION 10: Barriers & Support Needs

    Understanding the barriers you face helps us connect you to the right resources, services, and support. You will not be penalized for identifying barriers — this information helps us serve you better.
  • What barriers are currently impacting your progress toward your goals?*
  • What support would be most helpful to you right now?*

  • SECTION 11: Goals & Individual Plan Foundation

    Your goals are the foundation of your Individual Employment Plan (IEP) and your coaching. Please be as specific as possible. Vague goals make it harder for us to support you effectively. You will revisit and refine these throughout your program.

  • Goal 1

  • Goal 2

  • Goal 3

  • SECTION 12: Economic Vision

    This section is about the bigger picture. Where are you trying to go economically? What does success look like for you? These questions help us understand your vision and ensure our program is the right fit.

  • SECTION 13: Selection & Commitment

    These questions are an important part of our review process. We are looking for participants who are ready — not perfect. Be honest, be specific, and be yourself. Generic responses will not score well. Tell us your real story and why this opportunity matters to you right now.
  • Are you able to make the full commitment to attend all sessions, complete coaching, and finish your program deliverable? *

  • SECTION 14: Introduction Sessions

    All accepted applicants must attend one Introduction Session before enrollment is confirmed. These sessions are your first look at both programs — you will meet the BWWA team, get an overview of Hive Pathways and the Career to Ownership Institute, connect with our certification training partners, and complete your enrollment documentation. Both Introduction Sessions cover both programs.

  • Introduction Session 1: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 

    Location: 1200 West Broadway, Minneapolis

     

    Introduction Session 2: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    Location: 1200 West Broadway, Minneapolis

  • Which Introduction Session works best for you?*

  • SECTION 15: Additional Information

  • SECTION 16: Consent & Participation Agreement

  • Please read and acknowledge each of the following before submitting your application.*
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