Westfield State University Introduces Federal Business-development Program

WESTFIELD — Westfield State University, in partnership with the Washington D.C.-based Parker Group Academy, announced the launch of a new federal business-development program beginning this fall.

The focus of this program is to provide participants with the skills and techniques needed to create compliant and compelling proposals that result in funding. Course participants develop strategies for maintaining successful government partnerships and delivering quality service. The program’s course content was developed by experts with a proven track record of securing government contracts.

With real-world industry and federal government experience, Parker Group’s expertise is expected to benefit students, industry leaders, civilian government personnel, active military, veterans, guard members, and more.

The federal business-development program consists of four consecutive month-long courses beginning Oct. 15 and ending Feb. 27. Individual classes will be held live online on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.

For more information regarding this program or to register online for courses, visit www.westfield.ma.edu/businessdev.