CultureLancer: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures
Unlocking Opportunities, Ignite Careers - Support CultureLancer's Skill-First Revolution for Every Aspiring Professional!
Project Description
CultureLancer: Bridging Gaps and Building Futures
At CultureLancer, we are on a mission to revolutionize career readiness and workforce development by creating a human-centered, skill-first approach to connecting diverse, underrepresented talent with real-world projects.
Why Now? The future of work is shifting rapidly, and many college students, especially those from HBCUs and MSIs, face challenges in securing meaningful work experiences that align with their career goals. Similarly, small and mid-sized businesses are struggling to find and develop the right talent. The current college-to-career transition is fragmented, leaving a widening gap between education and employment opportunities.
Our Fall 2024 Initiatives: This fall, we are taking critical steps to address these challenges through several groundbreaking initiatives:
- HBCU in the Park – Our first reverse career fair, where companies meet with skilled students ready to tackle real-world projects.
- Future Ready Program – Focused on preparing students for the workforce with the skills employers need, creating a pipeline of future-ready talent.
- Cognac and Conversations: Workforce Development Think Tank – A unique ecosystem event where thought leaders and students come together to discuss solutions for today's workforce challenges.
- WayPaths Development – Supporting the continued evolution of our AI-powered career alignment platform to create personalized pathways for student success.
Why We Need Your Support: We're seeking to raise $25,000 to
- Sponsor 20 student-led projects: This funding will cover project costs and provide compensation for students to work on real-world projects with small businesses.
- Sponsor a student to attend our fall events in person, ensuring access to valuable networking and professional development opportunities.
- Develop WayPaths: Enhancing our platform's capabilities to better match students with opportunities based on skills, experience, and potential.
- Support our founders through funding their participation in key projects that advance their growth.
Our Impact So Far:
- Engaged with 250 students across 50 universities, including 30 HBCUs and MSIs.
- Supported 71 businesses with skilled talent and completed 8 major projects in 2023.
- Facilitated 93% satisfaction among participants in our programs and workshops.
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Work: By contributing to CultureLancer, you’re directly supporting initiatives that empower students from historically underrepresented groups, providing them with essential skills, real-world experiences, and a pathway to economic mobility. Together, we can build a stronger, more diverse workforce.
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How does CultureLancer ensure the quality of the data projects?
We carefully vet both small business projects and student participants, ensuring alignment with project requirements and learning objectives. We also pre- and upskill our talent using industry backed data analysis training.
- How are funds distributed within the campaign?
Funds are allocated to cover project costs, compensate students, and invest in platform development to enhance the overall experience for both businesses and students.
- What benefits do small business owners gain from participating?
Small business owners access a pool of skilled students for data projects, addressing their immediate needs while contributing to the development of future talent.
- How does CultureLancer support the learning and development of students?
We provide students with training, hands-on experience in real-world projects, fostering skill development, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to industry needs.
- What happens if the funding goal is exceeded?
- Exceeding the funding goal allows us to sponsor additional data projects, further supporting small business owners and providing more learning opportunities for students.
Show your support by sharing our campaign.
You will receive a social media shoutout and a CultureLancer T-Shirt.
Gift 5 founders with 3 months of CultureLancer, receive a social media shoutout, a CultureLancer T-shirt and water bottle.
Gift 10 founders and 10 career seekers with 3 months free of CultureLancer, receive a social media shoutout, listed as official sponsor of HBCU in the Park, and receive a CultureLancer T-shirt and water bottle.
Rewards
Show your support by sharing our campaign.
You will receive a social media shoutout and a CultureLancer T-Shirt.
Gift 5 founders with 3 months of CultureLancer, receive a social media shoutout, a CultureLancer T-shirt and water bottle.
Gift 10 founders and 10 career seekers with 3 months free of CultureLancer, receive a social media shoutout, listed as official sponsor of HBCU in the Park, and receive a CultureLancer T-shirt and water bottle.