Hosted by SBA
Day 1: 1/21/2026 9:00 AM (EST) - 1:00 PM (EST)
Day 2: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM (EST) - 1:00 PM (EST)
Military spouses make great entrepreneurs and small business ownership can be a transportable, flexible vocation that supports the military lifestyle. Explore the world of entrepreneurship with Military Spouse Pathway to Business, SBA’s business training program for military spouses offered at no cost.
Beginning Your Journey
“Pathway to Business” Course
What is it? The Military Spouse Pathway to Business program is an in-person or virtual course that introduces military spouses to the key elements of entrepreneurship. The course offers military spouses a dedicated curriculum, peer group, and schedule suited to their needs.
What will I learn? Military spouses will learn the foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan and to evaluate business concepts. Topics include additional resources available to military spouses for accessing start-up capital, receiving technical assistance, earning contracting opportunities, and more.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Sarah Espinosa at 910-672-2683 or sespinos@uncfsu.edu.