Prepare.Connect.Take your seat.
An 8-week program that helps students build the confidence, network and professional presence to walk into any room ready.
The program
Five steps up to your seat
Each cycle moves through the same five steps, from knowing where you stand to keeping the connections you make. Students of any major are welcome.
- 1
Evaluation
Take stock of your strengths, goals and where you want to go.
- 2
Optimization
Sharpen your resume, profiles and professional headshot.
- 3
Cultivation
Learn to start conversations and build real relationships.
- 4
Application
Practice with mentors, then network at a real event.
- 5
Consolidation
Follow up, keep your connections and take your seat.
Who it's for
Built for students starting out
- High school and college students, in separate cohorts so everyone learns at the right level
- Any major, and no business experience needed
- Anyone ready to show up, put in the work and grow their network
How it runs
Small groups, real practice
- Length
- 8 weeks16 sessions, two per week
- Format
- HybridStarts virtual, moves in person for hands-on work
- Week 7
- A real eventStudents network at a professional event
- Group size
- 5 studentsPer cohort to start
The first cohort is coming
Applications haven't opened yet. Email to get notified, or reach out if you're a school, library or community partner. Follow along on Instagram at @earnedseat_org.