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SUMMARY:Federal Government Contracting 101 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Virtual  – No fee to attend\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a business owner looking to navigate the federal marketplace? \n\n\n\nThe government buys almost every good or service imaginable. The steps to becoming a government contractor include understanding contractor responsibility\, identifying which agencies buy what you sell\, positioning your business to optimize your success when approaching government agencies and more. \n\n\n\nThis session provides you with an overview of: \n\n\n\n\nAPEX Accelerators Services\n\n\n\nSystem for Award Management (SAM) Registration & Validation Process\n\n\n\nSmall Business Program Certifications\n\n\n\nDoD Defense Priorities\n\n\n\nMarketing to federal agencies\n\n\n\nFinding federal contracting opportunities  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Procurement Counselor\, Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nThis APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/federal-government-contracting-101/2025-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Contracting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator counselors for an opportunity to discuss government contracting\, procurement assistance and other relevant contracting topics. \n\n\n\nBring your questions and your coffee! \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/coffee-and-contracting/2025-07-10/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &amp%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu
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SUMMARY:A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for SBA's Federal Small Business Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you eligible for a small business certification? \n\n\n\nJoin us for a comprehensive course on how to apply for federal small business certifications through the SBA’s certification portal\, “MySBA Certifications.” This course will provide a clear and concise overview of the certification process\, empowering you to successfully navigate the application for federal small business certifications and avoid common mistakes that can lead to lengthy processing times or denial of your application. \n\n\n\nThis course will teach you how to apply for all SBA Certification Programs\, including: \n\n\n\n\nHUBZone\n\n\n\nWoman-Owned\, and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned\, Small Business (WOSB and EDWOSB)\n\n\n\nVeteran-Owned\, and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned\, Small Business (VOSB and SDVOSB)\n\n\n\nSBA’s 8(a)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis in-depth training will cover all steps in the certification process\, such as: \n\n\n\n\nDetermining your eligibility and readiness for various certification programs\n\n\n\nChoosing which program(s) to apply for and understanding timing considerations\n\n\n\nFinding and utilizing helpful resources and contacts along the way\n\n\n\nSelf-certifying your socioeconomic status in SAM.GOV\n\n\n\nCreating an account on MySBA Certifications\n\n\n\nIdentifying\, gathering\, and organizing the required certification documentation\n\n\n\nPreparing answers\, narratives\, and letters of explanation\n\n\n\nNavigating the MySBA Certifications portal and submitting your application\n\n\n\nMonitoring communication and responding to information requests\n\n\n\nReceiving the approval or denial of your application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is pre-recorded; however\, at the end of the presentation\, a member of the Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team will be available for LIVE Q&A. \n\n\n\nWebinar source: Govology\, our premier government contracting education partner. \n\n\n\nSubject Matter Experts: \n\n\n\n\nCarroll Bernard\, Govology CEO & Co-Founder\n\n\n\nAshley Duwel\, Duwel Dev\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Small business contractors\, APEX Accelerator counselors \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/a-step-by-step-guide-to-applying-for-sbas-federal-small-business-certifications/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &amp%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu
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SUMMARY:State and Local Government Contracting 101 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a business owner looking to navigate the Michigan marketplace? \n\n\n\nState and local government contracting offices buy almost every good or service imaginable. Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator counselors are available to help with selling your offerings. The steps to becoming a state and/or local government contractor include understanding contractor readiness\, identifying which divisions buy what you sell\, positioning your business to optimize your success when approaching government agencies and more. \n\n\n\nThis session provides you with an overview of: \n\n\n\n\nAPEX Accelerator Services\n\n\n\nState of Michigan Buying Divisions\n\n\n\nRegistration on SIGMA VSSBid and Debriefing Processes\n\n\n\nState Purchasing Preferences\n\n\n\nMiSC and MiDEALFinding State and Local Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Procurement Counselor\, Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator \n\n\n\nFor more information visit Michigan.gov Procurement \n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/state-and-local-government-contracting-101/2025-07-17/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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SUMMARY:EV Charging Systems
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \n\n\n\nGain a foundation in EV and hybrid charging systems with this course covering Level 1\, Level 2\, and DC fast charging. This course also introduces V2X technologies and emerging methods like wireless and battery swapping. Perfect for technicians\, educators\, mobility professionals\, and anyone interested in owning or understanding electric vehicles. \n\n\n\nWorkforce & Economic Development734-462-4438$300
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/ev-charging-systems-2/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Workforce &amp%3B Economic Development":MAILTO:bdc@schoolcraft.edu
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SUMMARY:Proposal & Bidding Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Virtual – No fee\, registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWinning government contracts requires proper planning and preparation. This session is designed to provide you with best practices for reviewing solicitations\, preparing proposals\, and steps to consider when awarded or not awarded a government contract. \n\n\n\nAs a result of this session\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the qualities of a responsible contractor\n\n\n\nLearn how the government makes award determinations\n\n\n\nUnderstand relevant FAR clauses listed in the solicitation\n\n\n\nKnow your rights regarding debriefs and protests\n\n\n\nLearn what it means to be responsive and responsible\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team734-462-4438 or apex@schoolcraft.edu \n\n\n\nThis APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Additionally\, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator is funded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Schoolcraft College.
URL:https://www.schoolcraft.edu/event/proposal-writing-bidding-best-practices-2/2025-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Workforce & Economic Development
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