NJIT Community Updates and Announcements 6/29/20-7/3/20

Published: Monday, June 29, 2020

Here you will find a weekly listing of updates and announcements for members of the NJIT campus community. Announcements are to be submitted through the form found at https://forms.gle/V6PBxUy5b3jkErMc8 or by your area vice president to Deric Raymond, director of content planning and intelligence, in the Office of Strategic Initiatives. Those submitted by each Thursday will be included in the following week's Updates and Announcements email.

 

Students

Summer 2020 Student Incubator Showcase — VentureLink @NJIT

Join us as we celebrate final presentations in VentureLink @NJIT’s first virtual startup program showcase at 3 p.m. on July 30!

The 8-week program coaches NJIT students and recent graduates on how to evaluate and grow their very early-stage startups. Our focus is on the strong foundations, practical knowledge, and mentorship that have been proven to help startups succeed. 

We’re culminating with a virtual showcase where each startup will pitch their company and answer audience questions. All are welcome to attend the livestream event. Register here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/new-jersey-innovation-institute-inc/summer-2020-student-incubator-showcase/summer-2020-student-incubator-showcase

 

Free College Persistence Mentoring Available — Strive for College

NJIT students are invited to participate in a free pilot program over the next year aimed at helping them complete their courses, earn a degree and prepare for living-wage careers after college. Strive On enables students to select a volunteer mentor, from companies that include American Express, Deloitte and EY, and work one-on-one with him/her to choose courses, fill out the FAFSA, pursue scholarships, identify career options based on skills and strengths, and more. Additionally, the program provides students with access to apply for paid internships and job opportunities with Strive for College’s corporate partners. Interested students can sign up for Strive On at ustrive.com/students/njit. Please direct any questions to support@striveforcollege.org or to Julie Jacobs, NJIT Strategic Communications, julie.w.jacobs@njit.edu.