The Entrepreneurial Training Program for the Unemployed (ETPU) assists qualified individuals in becoming self-employed and starting a business in New Jersey.
Once an individual is approved for the program, the benefits of the ETPU include:
- Weekly ETPU compensation in place of unemployment benefits
- A waiver of the work search requirement while actively engaged in the self-employment activities; such as, attending a mandatory 60-hour business course over a 4 to 6 week period and devoting time to starting the business
- Counseling and technical assistance in developing a business plan