Women’s Economic Ventures will offer free Self-Employment Training orientations in Thousand Oaks from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 19 and Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23.

The orientation will explain the 14-week comprehensive course on how to start or grow a successful business.

Orientation attendance is required to enroll in the training course, which begins in September.

For locations and reservations, call (805) 965-6073, ext. 100 or visit www.wevonline.org.