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Want to launch a startup? Have a side hustle?
Want to launch a startup? Have a side hustle?
BW Start Smart is for you! Designed for students with an interest in entrepreneurship, this new program not only encourages you to develop new skills -- it pays you!
Participants can choose to:
Get paid $150 to complete a series of free tech certifications
Get reimbursed for the cost of paid tech certification (up to $150)
Who should get involved?
Who should get involved?
There are 3 different Start Smart tracks -- we'll help you choose the one that's right for you.
Learn & Earn
Learn & Earn
Students from across campus can earn a stipend of up to $150 for completing a series of free certification programs to enhance skills.
Topics include paid media, digital marketing, content creation and more.
Costs Covered
Costs Covered
Students from across campus can have the fee of a certification course covered for them up to $150.
This will take care of the costs of certifications in a variety of subjects, including digital marketing, analytics, and others.
Tech & Cyber Track
Tech & Cyber Track
Students in select CSC courses will have the costs of specific certifications covered, including
CompTIA Security+
AWS Cloud Certification
CompTIA CySA+
CompTIA Network+
Learn More
Learn More
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact a member of the Start Smart team below.
BW LaunchNET Program Manager, Corporate & Org Engagement
BW LaunchNET Program Manager, Corporate & Org Engagement
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science
Morgan Endowed Chair in Entrepreneuriship & Digital Marketing Center Director
Morgan Endowed Chair in Entrepreneuriship & Digital Marketing Center Director
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