Entrepreneurship - La Colaborativa

Elevating Entrepreneurs

La Colaborativa’s Entrepreneurship program is a dynamic hub for individuals seeking to navigate the complexities of starting and growing their own businesses. Our comprehensive support network offers guidance at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey, from ideation to execution and beyond. We strive to cultivate a culture of innovation and empowerment. Whether it’s refining business plans, honing marketing strategies, or accessing legal and financial advice, our dedicated team is committed to providing the tools and guidance necessary for Latinx entrepreneurs to thrive.

Early Childhood Education

By providing guidance, advice, and support, we empower aspiring entrepreneurs, educators, and parents to create quality employment opportunities and foster community equity, with strong ties to organizations like Early Education & Care and Bunker Hill Community College.

Commercial Kitchen

La Colaborativa's Cocina offers a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, guidance, and a comprehensive 14-week bootcamp to support culinary innovators in refining their skills, applying certifications, and strategizing for long-term sustainability in the culinary industry.

Maintenance & Cleaning

The Maintenance and Cleaning program fosters economic resilience by providing practical education and addressing barriers to entry in competitive industries, preparing participants for sustainable employment in specialized cleaning and maintenance practices through strategic partnerships.

We Support Your Entrepreneurial Journey

By fostering a supportive ecosystem that celebrates diversity and resilience, we aim to uplift and amplify the voices and contributions of Boston’s vibrant Latinx entrepreneurial community.

Carlos R. Gálvez

Director of Economic Sustainability & Mobility

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Early Childhood Education

By harnessing existing expertise and nurturing passion, we aim to cultivate a thriving ecosystem that generates quality employment opportunities and fosters community equity.

This initiative not only benefits aspiring entrepreneurs but also empowers educators, service providers, and parents, creating a ripple effect of economic and social prosperity throughout Boston’s Latinx community. We provide the guidance, advice, and support necessary for you to realize your dream of working with children. With strong ties to organizations like Early Education & Care and Bunker Hill Community College, we ensure you receive a top-tier education, equipping you for success in the workforce. Our mission is for members to attain a high-quality education and secure employment aligned with their course of study or establish their own daycare centers.

Maintenance & Cleaning

To ensure we do not reach the record high unemployment levels experienced during the pandemic in Chelsea, our Maintenance and Cleaning program focuses on fostering economic resilience at the individual level.

By building upon the skillsets of community members and addressing barriers to entry within competitive industries, we empower individuals for sustainable employment. Through strategic partnerships with La Colaborativa’s Union and corporate networks, participants in the Maintenance and Cleaning cohorts gain practical education on specialized cleaning and maintenance practices. These encompass a wide array of fields, from BioTech wet lab sanitation and hospital hygiene to school and childcare safety protocols, food service sanitation standards, weatherization, energy efficiency, and beyond.

Commercial Kitchen

La Colaborativa's Cocina helps ignite the growth of local culinary ventures. We provide the space and guidance for community members looking to join or advance their careers in the culinary industry.

Stemming from our want to support those who stepped up during the pandemic in the restaurant industry, our Cocina is now a permanent program ready to support you in your culinary mission. Our state-of-the-art commercial kitchen provides the perfect space for culinary innovators to refine their menus, apply their ServeSafe and EcoLab certifications, and strategize for long-term sustainability beyond the Cocina’s walls. While our Shared Kitchen Manager oversees operations, active involvement in ordering, procurement, scheduling, and a comprehensive 14-week bootcamp ensures that participants gain invaluable skills and experience. If you’re interested in engaging our Cocina team for an event or catering, please connect with us!

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"I am grateful to La Colaborativa for helping me achieve my goals. With their support, I was able to open my own daycare. Owning the daycare brings me immense joy and through their support, I feel prepared for any challenge. I want to thank La Colaborativa's Early Education and Childcare program. Opening my daycare has been a dream come true, and I hope to inspire other women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams."

Norma Escobar

"I needed a new job and wanted more opportunities, and I realized how important it was to learn English. La Colaborativa’s ESOL courses were very helpful as I started from zero, which has helped open many doors for me. When I came to La Colaborativa, I had just lost my job, and with their guidance, I quickly got a job in just one week at a Dental Clinic!"

Ana Ruth Lobo Zavala

"I was going through some hard times and needed some help… Everyone at La Colaborativa treated me with such respect. I came in needing help, needed a job, and within a matter of minutes, La Colaborativa gave me options and helped open doors."

Eddie Artica

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