About Us

The TLE Center for Urban Entrepreneurship (TLECFUE) is a  non-profit organization founded in 2015 by Tricia D. Young as an extension of TLE Consulting Group’s support of the small business ecosystem in Massachusetts.

Our mission is to equip individuals and businesses in the beauty and personal care industry with the training, mentorship, and resources needed to launch, grow, and sustain meaningful careers and enterprises.

TLE delivers its work through two primary tracks:

  • Beauty Career Exploration & Placement – a workforce development pathway for emerging adults ages 24+ that introduces participants to careers in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and nail technology. The program emphasizes hands-on skill building, career readiness, portfolio development, and support with direct enrollment into licensed programs or entry-level employment.

  • Small Business Technical Assistance – one-on-one advising and targeted support for aspiring, early-stage, and established beauty entrepreneurs. Services include business planning, operations guidance, financial management, access-to-capital navigation, and post-launch coaching to help entrepreneurs stabilize and grow their businesses.

Since 2015, we have supported more than 500 individuals and businesses across Massachusetts.

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Community in Action

As an established beauty business, I turned to TLE for the support I needed to stabilize and grow. Their technical assistance helped me implement systems and a practical strategic plan that streamlined my operations and positioned our Studio for greater revenue and long-term stability.

– Sharon J, Owner

"This was more than just a program. It gave me direction, purpose, and support I didn't know I needed. Now I am a licensed Cosmetologist working in my own space"

- Beauty Career Exploration and Placement Program Participant Spring 2024