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Success Starter Participant
Application: Pt. 1

Dress for Success Austin (DFSA) has been selected by Dress for Success WorldWide (DFS WW) to lead a cohort of 3-10 women+ through their new Entrepreneurship Program.

The Success Starter Program is designed to help aspiring female entrepreneurs gain the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to start and grow their businesses. The program provides comprehensive training, mentorship, and support over a 12-week period.

Program Curriculum:

Business planning and strategy
Financial management and budgeting
Marketing and social media strategies
Leadership and team management
Networking and building business relationships
Technology and digital tools for business

If you have any additional questions about this program, feel free to reach out to julia@dressforsuccessaustin.org.

DFSA Application Deadline: July 17th, 2024
* This form is your first step to your Success Starter application.

Application Requirements:

Currently housed
Be 18 years of age
Have a valid driver's license
High school diploma or GED
Must be a Current Client
Have attended at least one Program or Appointment
Can commit to 12 consecutive weekly sessions, which may include workshops, mentoring meetings, and assignments
Can allocate 3-5 hours per week for independent work and applying what you learn to your business idea
Have completed the Ideation phase of your business development OR have been in business for 2 years or less

DFS WorldWide Application Deadline: July 22th, 2024
* Formal application link will be sent on DFSA approval.

Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

What is your preferred name, if different from the one provided?

What pronouns do you use?*

Email*

Phone Number*

Preferred contact method*

Phone call

Text

Street address*

City*

State/Region*

Postal/Zip code*

Client Information

What is your marital status?*

How many children under 18 do you have?*

Are you the head of your household?*

What is your annual Household income?*

What is your current housing status?*

Have you or a spouse ever been in the military?*

Do you currently use public transportation?*

Yes

Did you immigrate from another country?

Yes

Prefer not to say

Are you currently receiving any form of financial aid (SNAP-TANF, etc.)?

Yes

Have you ever been incarcerated?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

Do you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community?

Do you identify as part of the transgender community?

Yes

Prefer not to say

Have you ever experienced domestic violence or intimate partner violence?

Are you currently a student?*

How many people contribute to your household income?*

Do you have a partner and/or family members that bring income every month?

What is your current employment status?*

What is your current or most recent salary?*

What is the highest level of education you have completed?*

Application Information

Are you willing and able to commit to 3-5 hours weekly of meetings, assignments, and independent work towards your business development?

Yes

Please share more information about your work history and your professional goals. *

Is there anything we should take into consideration when matching you with a mentor?*

Please share more information about your business or business idea.

What has been the biggest challenge you've faced in your business development up until this point?*

Success Starter ParticipantApplication: Pt. 1

Contact Information

Client Information

Application Information

Success Starter Participant
Application: Pt. 1