Deadline: 23-Jan-23

Applications are now open for the Ultrapreneur Fellowship (ULTRA) program to inspire youth from under represented communities to rediscover their inner leader and to solve problems of local, national and global importance.

3 Day Startup’s Ultrapreneur Fellowship (ULTRA) is a nod to the signature products of the Johnson Products Company, Ultra Sheen and Ultra Wave. The Johnson Products Company, founded in 1954 by George E. Johnson, was the first black-owned business to be traded in the American Stock Exchange.

The Ultrapreneur Fellowship is a 12-week program designed to help out-of-school and unemployed youth acquire the valuable skills and experiences needed to achieve gainful or self-employment in a rapidly evolving global economy.

What Happens during the Ultrapreneur Fellowship?

• The Fellowship program is a startup and career accelerator that re-engages and prepares opportunity youth to succeed in the future of work and a global economy. The program helps Fellows discover and monetize their unique strengths by observing opportunities in the market and founding profitable businesses. The hybrid accelerator immerses youth in vital human, financial, and knowledge-building resources.  Ultimately, Fellows exit the program having gained real experience, career certifications, and a powerful network of mentors and champions.
• According to SmallBizGenius, the gig economy is expanding three times faster than the US workforce as a whole.  Statistics show that the number of independent workers is growing three times faster than the total US working population, which indicates a bright future for the gig economy. Moreover, compared to non-freelancers, independent workers are better equipped to weather the coronavirus storm. (Forbes, Upwork).  ULTRA is designed to prepare youth mentally and technically to pursue entrepreneurship when they recognize business opportunities or out of necessity during challenging times.

Eligibility Criteria

A member of a historically marginalized group based on income, race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, or geographic location.

• 18-29 years old
• Passionate or skilled but haven’t determined how to apply it
• Interested in self-employment or creating a side-hustle
• Interested in obtaining a Google certification
• Access to technology/internet for up to 15 hours/week
• Excited to dedicate 5-8 hours weekly (up to 15 hrs if Google Certification is pursued)

Criteria

• Self-starter: takes initiative and willingness to undertake new challenges
• Adaptable: flexible in new situations
• Curious: has a love for learning, including but not limited to academic, interpersonal and experience-based
• Persistent: resilient through obstacles and challenge
• Community-Oriented: open to working with others and striving towards building a community, particularly during the isolation of COVID.

For more information, visit 3 Day Startup.