Investing in the Future
Bridge 2 Success is investing in the entrepreneurial capacity of youth to drive inclusive economic growth.
PURPOSE
Bridgemakers’ Youth Entrepreneur Fellowship prepares young people for a lifelong contribution as an entrepreneur and leader.
This fellowship program, In partnership with Ramsey County, is designed for young entrepreneurs aged 18-25. We prioritize youth from low-income backgrounds, youth of color, or youth otherwise facing the most adversity in our community.
We are focusing our efforts on investing in under-resourced youth entrepreneurs who face barriers to traditional funding or support such as low-income and youth of color.
TIME COMMITMENT
- The Fellowship runs for 6 MONTHS: mid August 2024 – mid February 2025.
- This is an intensive program, and you must be able to commit to attending two weekly working sessions per week at the Bridgemakers office in Downtown Saint Paul.
- Tuesday from 12-4 are focused on curriculum
- Thursday from 12-4 is co-working/flex time
- You will also need to check-in with your program facilitator and provide progress updates weekly.
- This totals about 10 hours a week of time.
- Program Orientation will be the week of August 19th. We will coordinate schedules to ensure everyone can attend.
LOCATION
Cohort gatherings happen in downtown Saint Paul at the Bridgemakers offices in the Osborn 370 building.
WHAT DO YOU LEARN?
- Define your ideal customer
- Clarify your value proposition
- Create a business plan and budget
- Tell your story and learn to pitch
- Build your network
- Develop your Leadership
BENEFITS TO THE ENTREPRENEUR
As part of the fellowship, each fellow will receive $1,200 per month for 6 months to support living expenses, and a $5,000 business development fund for business expenses.