Online trade school funded through government grants
Create an online vocational school that trains students for in-demand skilled trades, uses eligible government grants to cover tuition, and either white-labels existing curricula or develops training with an industry operator.
online BOTH Product / E-commerce
From Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast — The Most Profitable Online Business No One Talks About at 00:00
Problem: Students need affordable training that fits around jobs and family responsibilities, while employers need qualified trade workers without waiting for traditional schools to train them.
For: Adults who need flexible, lower-cost training; people receiving public assistance; employers that need certified workers; young people considering alternatives to college; and organizations such as nonprofits or prison programs.
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