Welcome to the Community and Economic Development Department (CED) at Prairie View A&M University!
The CED Unit is dedicated to supporting limited resource families and individuals in achieving a higher standard of living through various means, such as small business development, youth entrepreneurship, community program involvement, home ownership, government assistance programs, non-profit assistance, and workforce development. Our team of professionals is ready to offer consultation and technical assistance to entrepreneurs and community organizations who wish to start or expand their operations.
In addition to assisting businesses, our CED staff is well-equipped to provide support to small-scale agricultural producers. We offer technical assistance and counseling to ensure the profitability and sustainability of these agricultural operations. Our group training programs cover a range of topics including business planning, niche markets, product quality, product distribution, global markets, debt management, accounting, business management, and financial forecasting.
By leveraging our expertise, entrepreneurs and small farmers can receive the guidance and resources they need to succeed in their ventures and improve their overall standard of living
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This program provides technical and educational assistance to low-income, agricultural and traditional business clientele to help them establish, maintain and expand their businesses. The program also facilitates the creation of additional jobs and increase community awareness of programs by way of mass marketing social networking, information delivery on small business and community & economic development opportunities.
- Businesses In Development (BID) Academy
- Home Energy Audit Business Program
- Teaching Agricultural Sustainability Through Economics (TASTE) Program
- Business planning assistance
- Small Business lending assistance
- Home ownership
- Foreclosure prevention
- Financial Literacy training
PVAMU Extension staff reserve the right to deny a request based on schedule conflicts and/or eligibility of requesting organization and are limited to certain counties in the State of Texas. For-profit organizations may not qualify.
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency
AFTER THE STORM Listen to local officials for information and special instructions. 2-1-1 for shelter, food and disaster services.; Red Cross: Find an open shelter. Drivetexas.org for flooded roads and conditions.; Returning home after a hurricane.
Links to website with disaster preparedness information. GLO 2020 Hurricane Outlook Webinar. Commissioner George P. Bush hosted the 2020 Hurricane Outlook Webinar with Dr. Gerry Bell, the lead seasonal forecaster with the NOAA Climate Prediction Center, to give local, state, and federal government partners along the Texas Coast an idea of what the 2020 hurricane season will look like, and …
Application: Grow with Google certifcations
Use the link above or scan the QR code below to apply
Event Calendar
LiftFund Partnership
We have partnered with LiftFund to bring our communities and counties disaster information resources.
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CED Videos
Practical & Digital Tools for Job Seekers Series: Create a Resume with Google Docs
Practical & Digital Skills Job Seekers Series: Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks
Practical & Digital Skills Job Seekers Series: Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks
7 Tips To Power-up Your LinkedIn Profile
E-commerce for Online Markets During COVID-19
Establishing Maintaining Good Credit Part 1
Youth Financial Literacy Establishing Maintaining Good Credit Part 2
Youth Financial Literacy
Youth Financial Literacy Series Week 4 Thinking Like a Lender
Community and Economic Development Program in Orange County
Youth Financial Literacy Series Avoiding Credit Traps
Youth Financial Literacy Series Restoring Your Credit
Contact a CED Specialist today.
Ask us about…
- Businesses In Development (B.I.D.) Academy
- Teaching Agriculture Sustainability Through Economics (T. A. S. T. E.) Program
- Individual Development Account (IDA) Federal Match Program
- Disaster Preparedness
- Federal Home Loans and Repair Program
