Future entrepreneurs have the chance to experience firsthand what it’s really like, thanks to a University of Richmond program that gives students the ability to work directly with local startups.
The Richmond Guarantee, which launched in 2015, is a promise by the university to fund one summer research or internship experience for undergraduate UR students in a career field that best complements each student’s academic pursuits.
Recently, the university has seen an in increase in student interest in entrepreneurship, said Brendan Halligan, associate director of experiential learning, exploration, and assessment in Alumni and Career Services.
“Finding their purpose in the world is becoming more important to the generations coming into college, and I think they’re seeing entrepreneurship and innovation as a way to really do that,” he said.
The University of Richmond helps students achieve this goal through The Richmond Guarantee, a program Halligan oversees.
“I think…
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