Next-Level Growth Program Application

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We are accepting application on behalf of Latrobe City Council for the 8-week program commencing 6 July, 2026

Applications close 11pm, 19 June, 2026.

Applications are now open

Program Overview

In 8 weeks of targeted business education, coaching, mentoring, and AI capability development, you'll develop your own focused growth plan for your business and leave with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to act on it.

The Next-Level Growth Program is delivered by the award-winning team at 25eight, a B Corp certified capability development company with ten years of experience working with small and medium businesses across Australia.

25eight's approach is diagnostic-led, the program starts by understanding exactly where your business is right now, so everything that follows is built around your specific situation and stage of growth.

This cohort includes an integrated AI capability component. Alongside your growth strategy, you'll develop a clear picture of where AI can genuinely help your business; from saving time on everyday tasks to identifying strategic opportunities and a practical plan for using it intentionally.

The details

You'll work through online learning activities at your own pace, attend in-person and virtual group sessions with your cohort, meet with your business coach one-to-one, and be matched with an industry mentor who brings relevant market knowledge and connections. Throughout the program, you'll be building alongside a small group of other committed Latrobe City business owners.

As a subsidised program, your place comes with a commitment to attend all scheduled sessions and complete the full 8 weeks. The program is designed for time-poor business owners — sessions are focused and the online learning is self-paced — but the results come from showing up consistently.

The in-person sessions will occur:

  • Welcome session (in-person, Latrobe City location TBC) -w/c 6 July, 2026 11.30am - 2pm

  • Week 3 Session -w/c 20 July, 2026 12pm - 1.30pm

  • Week 5 Session - w/c 3 August, 2026 12pm - 1.30pm

  • Week 8 Session - w/c 24 August, 2026 12pm - 1.30pm

Who this is for

This program is suited to you if:

  • You're a business owner or leader of a small business who makes decisions about it, based in the Latrobe City area

  • You're committed to growing your business and ready to invest the time to do it properly

  • You want a structured, supported process rather than just another workshop, to help you develop yourself as a business leader

  • You're at a stage where a clear growth strategy would make a real difference to what happens next

Eligibility and how to apply

This program is valued at almost $3,000 and is being offered to 10 eligible Latrobe City business leaders, made possible through Latrobe City Council's investment in local business capability.

Places are limited and selection is competitive. Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate genuine commitment to growth and readiness to make the most of the program.

Applications are subject to 25eight’s Terms & Conditions and businesses must:

  • have a valid ABN

  • be registered and operating from a physical location within the municipality

  • hold all appropriate permits and licenses

  • have not breach any law or regulation

  • not be owned by a current or former employee or Councillor of Latrobe City Council

  • Have any outstanding compliance matters with council.

Complete the application form below

Application Form

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