A $10,000 grant to Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) will support the Auxilium Center for Entrepreneurship, an initiative to expand access to entrepreneurial education in central Massachusetts.
The grant is part of the Inspiring Generosity Matching Grant Program, which receives donations from the Esler Family Foundation. It will allow the Auxilium Center to scale programming, expand mentorship opportunities and deepen partnerships with regional organizations that support early‑stage entrepreneurs. Funding also will help to establish the center as a regional hub for next‑generation entrepreneurs, as well as a catalyst for workforce development and community revitalization.
In the short term, the grant will support opportunities for students to test business ideas, develop investor‑ready pitch materials and gain real‑world traction through sales and business formation. Students also will have access to mentorships.
Read the American Association of Community Colleges article here.
Read the Quinsigamond Community College announcement here.
Learn more about the Auxilium Center for Entrepreneurship here.
