THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM

Sustained economic growth requires a steady stream of eager, committed and talented entrepreneurs willing to grow new businesses and innovate within existing ones. These new entrepreneurs will be driven by opportunity and aided by access to social networks, resources and new knowledge. Important strides have been made in the region at providing these through public and private economic development efforts, but in order for these efforts to be most effective they need commensurate educational opportunities. Specially tailored educational programs can help ensure that the best and the brightest young professionals have the tools they need to make a real and lasting impact on the region by growing and developing high impact organizations.

The Entrepreneurship Fellows Program is a year-long work/study program designed to encourage business and entrepreneurial practices in a select group of undergraduate students. The program provides students with the opportunity to network with and be mentored by top executives thereby giving these students an extra edge upon graduation. Fellows are selected from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds across campus and are given the knowledge, skills and contacts to make an immediate impact. This is accomplished through a comprehensive program that includes:

• Accelerated course sequence in entrepreneurship and innovation
• Pre-screened paid summer internships
• Formal mentorship program
• Speaker series and annual symposia
• Site visits to regional companies and institutes
• Networking events with industry and community leaders

Applications for the class of 2012 are due by October 25.

Class of 2011
Class of 2010

View SEI Fellows video here.