Students and Startups' provides networking and internship opportunities with growing local
Lee University students have the opportunity to network and learn about entrepreneurship in downtown Chattanooga from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m on Wednesday, Feb. 17 during Students and Startups, an event hosted by The Company Lab.
All college students in the greater Chattanooga area are invited to gather at the Edney Innovation Center with 'an open mind and your resume' and to 'leave the suit at home,' according to The Company Lab.
Interested students can register for free here.
Tim Moore, communications coordinator at The Company Lab and Lee alum, believes that students will be able to find fresh, new opportunities for jobs, internships and networking at the event.
"The kind of companies you will see at this event are not typical job fair sort of companies," Moore said. "They're young and energetic companies, and I think students could have both fun and challenging experiences if given the chance to work with them."
The event offers students and companies the chance to connect with one another, share ideas and gain valuable information from a selection of resources. Several local startups will provide presentations about their businesses, the type of work they take on, and the kinds of interns they are seeking.
Moore is no stranger to connecting and working with startups as his internship with Lamp Post Group while attending Lee led to a full time position with WayPaver Labs, a program within the group, immediately after graduating. He began working for The Company Lab in September.
Golden Madume, career counselor and assistant director for Lee's Center for Calling and Career, hopes students will keep an open mind at the event, bringing a willingness to learn and communicate with others.
"I hope that students go there with an attitude of openness to just learn about everything that is available there," Madume said. "I hope that students get connected [with] great professionals, either specifically in their field, or people that are in their professional life right now," Madume said.
In addition to attending this event to search for job opportunities, Moore said students should keep in mind the importance of networking during their college career.
"It's never too early to start networking, and to me, networking doesn't mean interacting where the only purpose [is] to get a job. It's about engaging your community," Moore said. "Don't leave a stone unturned. Building these relationships is what will ultimately enrich [students'] careers."
