Economic Development

Featuring employers and education and training programs in construction and real estate. More details to come.

Take a closer look at promising career opportunities in real estate beyond the familiar roles of agent and broker. We’ll explore commercial and residential real estate, property development, management and maintenance, along with other often-overlooked...

Career Café and Business Builders is a program for job seekers, career professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members, offered by the Harvard Ed Portal's Workforce and Economic Development team. Together with like-minded peers, participants will...

Career Café and Business Builders is a program for job seekers, career professionals, entrepreneurs, and community members, offered by the Harvard Ed Portal's Workforce and Economic Development team. Together with like-minded peers, participants will...

Join us for a career exploration panel focused on the many opportunities available in today’s construction and AEC (architecture, engineering, and construction) industries. Hear from industry professionals about current hiring needs, in-demand skills...

Inconsistency is the most common self-reported challenge among early-stage entrepreneurs, and the most misdiagnosed. Research from the American Psychological Association (2022) identifies cognitive overload as the primary driver of behavioral...

Financial avoidance is one of the most documented behavioral patterns among small business owners. Research from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (2022) found that businesses without basic financial tracking are 3x more likely to close within...

The most overlooked growth lever for early-stage entrepreneurs isn’t product quality. It’s strategic visibility. Research from HubSpot’s 2023 State of Marketing report found that businesses with documented marketing strategies are 313% more likely to...

The Playbook is a 4-session experiential learning program designed for early-stage entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders who are actively building, growing, or preparing to scale their ventures. Each session pairs a specific business domain (funding...

One-Day Conference —— Career paths in footwear and performing arts Join us for a free one-day conference designed to illuminate creative careers in the footwear sector and the performing arts world. You'll hear from industry leaders, educators, and...