ICIC’s Recruitment Approach
ICIC has been recruiting for executive education programs throughout our 30-year history. We’ve continuously refined our outreach strategies to reflect changes in the market and ensure we reach high-potential businesses that will benefit most from our programs. Our approach is flexible, inclusive, and informed by decades of experience supporting small businesses in underresourced communities.
Our primary recruitment goal is to generate strong, qualified applications from businesses that are ready to grow and will benefit from our programs. We typically recruit 25–50% more participants than our target, recognizing that plans may shift before or on the day of the program.
How Partners Can Help
Your efforts help extend our reach and ensure that more small businesses are aware of the opportunity to participate in ICIC’s programs. Use the links below or contact us to provide support through:
- Nominating small businesses in your network
- Introducing ICIC to local community organizations and trusted business support groups
- Facilitating outreach to local government officials and economic development stakeholders
- Hosting or co-hosting virtual or in-person information sessions
- Sharing and reposting our social media content
- Sending targeted outreach emails to your networks
- Including ICIC recruitment messages in your newsletters or bulletins
Building for Growth (BFG)
Building for Growth (BFG) is a national, online, tuition-free executive education program that helps primarily BIPOC-, woman-, and veteran-owned construction contractors build capacity and develop sustainable growth strategies.
Or contact Monica Chenier, Building for Growth Program Manager, at mchenier@icic.org for tailored support options.
ICCC Program
Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) is a tuition-free executive leadership training program designed to help business owners in under-resourced communities build capacity for sustainable growth and resiliency.
Or contact Diego Portillo Mazal, ICCC Program Director, at dportillomazal@icic.org for tailored support options.
ICIC's Alumni Network (ICAN)
ICIC’s Alumni Network (ICAN) provides ICIC’s 9,000+ program alumni with ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, visibility and recognition, and a network through which they can explore contracting and collaboration opportunities.
Contact Marynee Ponts, Director of Alumni Affairs, at mponts@icic.org for ways to support ICAN.
Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MAP)
ICIC’s Manufacturing Accelerator Program (MAP) is a new executive education program that provides small manufacturing businesses with the education, tools, and actionable strategies they need to grow and thrive in today’s competitive marketplace.
Or use the partner toolkit to support recruitment efforts. Interested in tailored support options? Contact Ester Toledo, MAP Program Coordinator, at etoledo@icic.org.