About the Economic Development & Training Program, Inc.


Who We Are
The Economic Development and Training Program, Inc. (EDTP, Inc.) is a 501(C)(3) not-for-profit headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The EDTP, Inc. is an organization committed to the improvement of the quality of life within the community. During its 10 years plus existence, the organization has provided numerous workshops that are designed to enhance the quality of life of individuals within any community by focusing on job preparedness, leadership, communication and economic development.


Why We Exist (Our Vision and Mission)
The EDTP, Inc exists to serve as a catalyst to promote the establishment and growth of viable, sustainable grassroots businesses and non-profits.

We do this by providing training and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and community based non-profits. EDTP, Inc. collaborates with and promotes other organizations committed to bringing about positive change.


What We’ve Done (Accomplishments)

• Project Share. For two years (1999-2000), EDTP, Inc. created a 6-week long training program to teach girls aged 12 to 16 how to share with others who are less fortunate, by creating gift baskets during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Each girl personally selected items for the basket, thereby forming a bond with the recipient. These baskets were given to the families at selected Sheltered Homes for Battered Women and Children, as a sign that someone cares.
  
  For Mother’s Day a select group of girls from a homeless shelter created gifts baskets to give to their Mothers. Some of them launched their own gift basket businesses. EDTP provided the initial materials needed.
  
  
• 2001: EDTP participated in the UNITED NATIONS WORLD CONFERENCE AGAINST RACISM held in Durban, South Africa.
  
  
• Non-Profit Development Workshop Series. Through partnerships with other organizations, businesses and trained consultants, the EDTP, Inc. provides workshops to promote viable non-profits and community based organizations.
  
  Workshops provided include:
  
  • How to Establish a Successful Nonprofit
    
  • Grants and Funding Sources for Nonprofits
    
  • Innovative Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits
    
  • How to Establish A Successful Personal Care Home
  
  
  
• Technical Literacy for Entrepreneurs. EDTP, Inc. is the nonprofit sponsor of the Using Technology for Business Success ™ series, a series of workshops created to educate, inform and empower entrepreneurs to make the right technology decisions for their business.
  
  Workshops Include:
  
  • Search Engine 101
    
  • Promoting and Profiting from your Business Website
    
  • How to Choose the Right Computer for your Business
    
  • Avoiding Viruses and Spyware
    
  • Simple PC Maintenance
    
  • Technology Resources for NonProfits
  
  The Using Technology for Business Success ™ series is the property of Phoenix Computer Consultants.
  
  
  
• SPS May Day Fundraiser. EDTP, Inc. is pleased to support and promote the 2005 reopening efforts of the School of Prime Systems, Inc., a school located in Liberia, West Africa. Initially opened as an elementary school, SPS was able to offer classes to K-12 students in 2007.
  
  
• International Women’s Business Expo (July 23, 2005). The EDTP, Inc. held the first of its kind Business Development and Networking Expo. This expo celebrated the diverse business cultures in the Atlanta Metropolitan area by bringing together women to learn, network, and build business bridges.
  
  
• 2007: Arts & Crafts Day. Showcase of Liberian Arts and Crafts held at the YWCA in Monrovia, Liberia.
  
  
• 2007: Computer Donations. Provided 30 Computers to the Charity Orphanage in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County.
  
  
• 2008:  Provided Medical and School Supplies to Mano Gleh, Grand Cape Mount County
  
  
• 2009:  Provided Medical and School Supplies to Diah Town, Grand Cape Mount County


• 2009:  Provided School Supplies to the School Of Prime Systems on Morris Farm Road, Liberia
  
  
• 2009 – Present (Ongoing): Providing Generators, School Supplies, Medical Supplies and Food to Local Charities in Robertsport, Kormah Town, Mano Gleh and Diah Town.
    
• 2013:  Sisters Building Bridges Conference, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa