Fall 2022 Alpha Start™ Program
Join the ultimate program designed to help you build a successful micro-enterprise earning you $500-1,000 per month on 5-10 hours a week of effort.
Register for the Alpha Start Fall 2022 Showcase!
Who: Students, staff, faculty, and alumni of CSUDH
What: Through a structured curriculum with tons of hands-on, experienced, and knowledgeable guidance, participants will identify, plan, conceive, launch, and grow their new venture in under 10 weeks.
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- 10+ weeks of hands-on training
- Assistance with product development, branding, pricing, etc.
- Access to Student Startup Fund for inventory and supplies
- Badging through the Innovation Incubator
- Access to resources from the community, partners, and the Innovation Incubator
- Ongoing mentoring and coaching opportunities beyond the initial launch phase
What kind of businesses might you create? That’s up to you! What skills, talents, and opportunities can you monetize quickly? A tutoring business? Ballet lessons? Crafts or widgets on eBay or Etsy? Programming services? Residential gardening? There are literally thousands of possibilities!
Your goal? Generate $1,000 in revenue by the end of the program using a sustainable small business model that will allow you to continue working 5-10 hours a week beyond the program to earn $500-1,000 per month. While we cannot guarantee these outcomes, our goal is to maximize your odds of achieving this.
When: Fridays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (lunch included) from September 9 through December 9th, 2022.
Where: CSUDH Innovation Incubator, I&I Building Room 2100
1000 E Victoria Street
Carson CA 90747
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Why: How would an extra $500-$1,000 a month help you? Maybe you’re not as motivated by the money and are more interested in the mindset and skillset growth that come with starting a micro-enterprise. Either way, we’ll help you find your why and help you learn to launch a business from scratch.
Cost: $795. Currently enrolled students of CSUDH are eligible for a 100% fee waiver upon acceptance into the program.
Don’t let this golden opportunity to change your life slip by. Complete your 5-minute application by September 6th for consideration!