Venture For America Class of 2019 Fellow
Are you happiest when you’re building something? Do you want to make a real impact at a startup? Are you ready to join a supportive community of entrepreneurs who are creating jobs in American cities?
Venture For America is your path to a fast-paced, high-growth career in startups. As a VFA Fellow, you’ll learn from world-class entrepreneurs and business leaders at our intensive Training Camp before starting a full-time salaried position at a startup in one of 14 US cities. On the job, you’ll roll up your sleeves and learn how to build a business by apprenticing to an experienced entrepreneur. We support Fellows with ongoing mentorship, our network of Alumni & advisors, and help fund their ideas when they’re ready to start businesses of their own. If you are resilient, a lifelong learner, and want to build something of your own one day, VFA is the path for you.
Venture For America empowers the next generation to become leaders by helping them launch their own companies, create opportunities for themselves and add value to their local communities.
THE FELLOWSHIP TIMELINE:
ALUMNI HAVE ACCESS TO:
Our application consists of an activities submission, written application, a Skype interview, and a full-day in-person interview.
The next deadline to join the Class of 2019 is Tuesday, November 13th at 11:59 PM ET.
Venture For America is seeking college seniors and recent grads who are excited by the opportunity to learn and grow with a startup in one of our cities. We’re looking for applicants from any academic background who are well-rounded, highly motivated, and community-focused to join our newest class!
To apply you must:
Venture For America Fellows work in full-time salaried positions with benefits. Benefits vary depending on the startup.
Venture For America is a two-year fellowship program that matches recent graduates with full-time salaried positions at startups in cities with emerging startup ecosystems. VFA provides Fellows with extensive training and mentorship, and the resources to launch your own company.