Certified Access Academy Application - WBENC
Thank you for your interest in applying to the Certified Access (CA) Academy! 

We're excited to share that we are launching a cohort focused on the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification. As you know, Certified Access is dedicated to educating Women of Color business owners about the procurement process and providing the tools and resources necessary to get them certified to work with corporations and governments.

In the 4-week virtual cohort, up to 25 Women of Color business owners will work directly with experienced advisors to fast track the completion of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) certification application. WBENC is the nation’s largest third-party certifier of women-owned, operated, and controlled businesses. WBENC partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations to provide Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. This certification is often leveraged by women business owners to open pathways of business with corporations.

Your application and non-refundable application fee are due on or before Friday, February 2, 2024 at 5pm CST.

You will be notified of your application status on or before Friday, February 9, 2024.

If you receive an invitation to join the cohort, your remaining balance of your registration fee, $900, is due on or before Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

The cohort will take place on Thursday, March 7th, March 14th, March 21st and March 28th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST.

Please take the time to thoughtfully complete the application on or before Friday, February  2nd, 2024 at 5pm CST.

*Please note that the requirement for the academy to take place is 10 or more participants.


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This application requires a non-refundable $97 application fee. For those selected into this cohort, your application fee will be applied to your academy registration balance.

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First Name *
Last Name *
Best contact number (cell number or business number) *
Is your business a nonprofit? Please note that nonprofits do not qualify for this and most certifications at this time.  *
Which do you (as the owner) identify with below? Check all that apply. *
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Business Name (Business name registered with your state government) *
Business Address (Include Street and City) *
Business Address Continued (Include State, County and Zip Code) *
Business Website (If you do not have a website, please put "not applicable") *
Business Instagram Handle (If you do not have a website, please put "not applicable") *
Business Facebook Handle (If you do not have a website, please put "not applicable") *
Personal LinkedIn Address (If you do not have a website, please put "not applicable") *
What State is your company registered in? *
How long has your company been registered with your State? *
Is your business legally controlled by and at least 51% owned and operated by one or more Women of Color who are U.S. citizens or Legal Residents. 
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Is your business service-based, product-based or both? *
In your words, describe the "problem"/"need" you solve for your clients/customers. *
In your words, describe the signature service and/or product that you sell. *
In 2023, what was your company's gross revenue? *
Do you have any contractors and/or employees? *
Is this the first time that you have considered certification? *
Is your business currently certified with a government or other entity? (ex. WBENC, NMSDC) *
Did you receive any government and/or corporate contracts in 2022? *
What do you think certification will do for your business? *
What is your 3 year vision for your business? *
What do you feel may hold you back from achieving your 3 year vision? *
Why did you decide to apply for the Certified Access Academy? *
Were you referred to Certified Access? If so, please list their name(s). If no, please tell us how you heard about us. *
I understand and acknowledge that this cohort will require my time, effort and full engagement. *
What accessibility accommodations (English captions, ASL, language interpretation, etc.) do you require? Please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.  (If you do not require accommodations, please put "not applicable") *
Please note that all sessions will be recorded and sent after to all participants for learning purposes and to refine the work of Certified Access. Please confirm that you consent to being recorded.  *
Is there anything else you would like to share?
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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