Entrepreneurship and Business
Connect, Lead, Motivate
A pathway where entrepreneurial vision, leadership and commerce strategy unite. Programs in this CAP will teach you finance, business and office management skills that will prepare you for careers in the government, in the private sector or to run your own business. Businesses may include building and construction management, culinary arts, digital publishing, energy management, horticulture, music technology or welding.
Entrepreneurship and Business (EB)
CAP Lounge Locations
Aptos Campus CTC Room 1400
Watsonville Center Building A atrium
Have questions? Need help?
Email us today: EBhelp@cabrillo.edu
Check out these answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Upcoming Events
This Week's Highlighted College Events!
Looking for a short list of featured events at the College? Check On the Horizon each week for a list of events selected by students for students.
Join a Student Club!
Joining a club is a way to enhance your college experience. Clubs are organized by students according to specialized fields of interest, academic majors, personal interest, or special service to the college or community.
Do any of these describe you?
- I enjoy achieving goals through quality team work.
- I like working in a structured environment.
- I enjoy working with my hands.
- I feel satisfied when I see the results of my hands-on work.
- I am willing to take risks.
- I like working with money and finances.
- I feel accomplished when I make order out of chaos.
- I enjoy leading, motivating, supporting and influencing those around me.
- I prefer to manage and support projects.
- I want to start my own business or nonprofit.
- I am interested in how to strategize and negotiate.
If so, you may be interested in a career in Entrepreneurship and Business.
Not sure? See the characteristics of the other CAPs.
I like to create things or imagine new ideas.
I prefer working in unstructured environments.
I like to express myself through different mediums.
I'm excited to make things that inform or entertain people.
I enjoy being around creative individuals.
I'm an independent, original or innovative thinker.
I enjoy communicating ideas.
I'm excited to interpret other people's art.
I find working with a team to produce something rewarding.
I like to perform in front of others.
Check out the majors and certificates in the Entrepreneurship and Business CAP!
- Accounting
- Administrative Support
- Building Inspection and Construction Codes
- Business
- Business Administration
- Business Information Worker
- Computer Applications and Business Technology
- Construction Management
- Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
- Digital Media: Digital Publishing
- Digital Media: Web Media
- Economics
Want to transfer faster?
Interested in transferring to CSUMB? Learn how the Cabrillo 2+2 CSUMB program can help you get there faster!
El Patio Outdoor Study Space
Looking for a quiet study space with wifi access? Students can now reserve study space at the Watsonville Center!
Student Senate
The Student Senate meets every Thursday, and we want to hear from you! Have ideas about activities the senate should consider? Want to weigh in on a topic- like Cabrillo name change exploration, Hunger Free Campus initiatives, in person vs online classes, general COVID news, etc? Come join the weekly conversation, meet your senate representatives, and be heard... and see where things go from there. These meetings are open to the public and may have information items about community resources as well.
Meetings resume in Fall semester.
Learning Communities
Consider if a Learning Community is a good fit for you and your educational goals.
Computer Technology Center
Connect with the Computer Technology Center for help with some CAP-specific subjects. (Services are available remotely!)
Small Business Development Center
Whether you are already a business owner or just getting started, the Santa Cruz County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can help. Our experts offer free workshops and individualized advising.
Pino Alto Restaurant
Eat well and support Culinary Arts students! Pino Alto Restaurant will reopen in fall semester.
Learning Centers
Connect with the HUB Learning Resource Center or the Integrated Learning Center for help with additional subjects. (Services are available remotely!)
Reading and English Language Support
Want help with your English or reading skills? Try these support courses to get off to a great start:
- English as a Second Language (ESL): ¡Aprende inglés hoy!
- Reading: Improve your reading skills