Established in 1989, under the leadership of Director John W. Rogers, Jr., the Minority Business Training and Development Programs at UAB Special Studies provide noncredit courses and seminars, as well as technical assistance aimed at meeting the needs of minority business owners. The programs are operated in conjunction with a voluntary council comprised of more than 30 minority professionals who are business owners, educators, business management, federal and city government administrators, ministers and civic leaders.

Our Mission

The mission of the Minority Business Training and Development Programs is to train and empower socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to become successful entrepreneurs and full participants in the mainstream national economy.

Minority Business Training and Development Programs have four major goals:

To Increase the number and effectiveness of minority entrepreneurs

To Provide educational programs and technical assistance to individuals and organizations desirous of acquiring entrepreneurial expertise

To award scholarships to qualifying business owners that will allow them to earn UAB Special Studies Business Management Certificate and the Builders Management Certificate which includes training in computer applications, management applications, finance, safety and personnel issues

To contribute to the development and expansion of minority youth entrepreneurial training

The Business Management Certificate Program

Disadvantaged Business Entrepreneurs ALDOT DBE/WBE Program

Minority Builders Trade and Consultation Program

Builders Management Certificate

Seminars and Conferences

For More information on the Minority Business Training and Development Programs at UAB Special Studies, and to request an application for a scholarship, call 934-8263.