Are you a current first-year UConn student who identifies as female...
And
Do you have an idea or interest in entrepreneurship?
Are you a founder?
Have you started, created or founded something or really want to learn how?
Do you want to get paid to bring your ideas to life?
We are looking for curious, creative, explorative students to join the upcoming F3 cohort of the Werth Innovators Leadership Development (WILD) program. WILD is dedicated to developing new leaders within UConn’s entrepreneurial ecosystem! The F3 cohort creates accessibility to entrepreneurial programs for students who are traditionally underrepresented, providing personalized support through mentorship, skill building and leadership opportunities.
As a Werth Innovator, you will have access to a network of successful entrepreneurs and leaders, becoming part of a unique community of people who are building an entrepreneurial mindset. You'll also have access to unique experiences, activities and trips all geared toward empowering you to bring your ideas to life!
You'll also have the opportunity to propose and work on an impactful project during the summer of 2023 as a full-time, 10-week paid $4k internship with ongoing opportunities and network growth. Weekly internship preparation meetings take place during the spring semester of 2023. Successful participation leads to a $3k scholarship during your sophomore year.
APPLY NOW!
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to reviewing your application. Questions? Visit entrepreneurship.uconn.edu/WILD or email werth.institute@uconn.edu.
Application deadline: Sunday, September 11th, 2022 at midnight. No GPA requirement. Video submission required. You will be asked to interview. Read more about the 2020 pilot F3 cohort.
For more information, contact: Katie Britt at katie.britt@uconn.edu