Women's Business Development Council
Kenyetta Banks, MPA, CLC, has extensive experience in program management and youth development. Currently serving as Program Manager at The Women's Business Development Council since July 2007, Kenyetta is responsible for organizing and facilitating entrepreneurial programs in the Naugatuck Valley area. Previous roles include Program Manager at Project Return, Inc. and HEAL at U Flourish, where Kenyetta was a founder and certified coach. As Program Director at Solar Youth, Inc., supervision of a staff of nine in after-school programs took place, focusing on empowering urban youth. Additional positions include Director of Education and Youth Programs at CTE, Inc. and Director of Career Services at The Sawyer School. Kenyetta began a career at Bridgeport Hospital as a Care Coordinator and worked as a Family Support Worker at Family and Children's Agency. Kenyetta holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from the University of New Haven, completed between 2002 and 2003.
Women's Business Development Council
Founded in 1997 as a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization, the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) is one of over 120 SBA supported women’s business centers nationwide. WBDC helps clients increase productivity, maximize preparation, earn money, and continue to achieve their personal and professional business dreams. •WBDC’s small business training and counseling educates, empowers and guides the aspiring, emerging and established entrepreneur throughout their small business venture. •Financial coaching is tailored to individual needs and goals for the purpose of creating a stable financial future and improved quality of life. Components of the program include: Budget Coaching, Seminars and Long-term Financial Coaching addressing credit related issues, increasing personal wealth and saving for long-term goals. •Workshops and one-on-one career coaching and counseling for those who are unemployed or who are willing to explore other professional avenues in order to reach their career goals. Women and men enrolled in WBDC programs become more effective employers and employees with the potential to grow their business, advance their career and increase their income