Individuals considering starting their own business but needing mentoring are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute. The next class is Sept. 9-Oct. 17 in Fort Myers. The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program to help emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses. Graduates complete a comprehensive training course and prepare a plan to guide their start-up. They work with mentors and hear from subject matter experts in accounting, legal, marketing, insurance and funding. Classes are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays at SWFL Enterprise Center, 3903 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The session is $80. To apply, click here.