Entrepreneurship
Are you looking for a career that will enable you to serve others and address tough social problems? In this career community, you can explore opportunities in Law & Social Justice, Human & Social Services, Social Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, Government, and International Affairs & Public Policy.
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Entrepreneurship Careers Can Look Like Anything!
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| Small Business Owner | Data Analysts | Research and Development |
| CleanTech Founder | Non-Profit Founder | New Technology Discovery |
Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Entrepreneurial Center (DEC OWU)
DEC OWU is a first-of-its-kind collaboration among Ohio Wesleyan, Delaware County, and the City of Delaware, creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem and education center that develops the mindset and knowledge base focused on creating unique solutions to problems and opportunities that change the world. For more information about becoming involved in DEC OWU activities, please see its web pages.
Delaware Does Entrepreneurship provides entrepreneurs an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a group of 50+ fellow entrepreneurs, students, potential investors, financial institutions, and business resource providers. You’ll also meet Delaware and Columbus leaders and resources. This is about building the entrepreneurial ecosystem! **Breakfast and coffee provided!
Are you interested in pitching at an upcoming Delaware Does event? Contact Steve Flaherty to share your idea and learn more.
Seeking Alumni in Entrepreneurship? Look no further! We have a cultivated list of Alums who are eager to speak with you. Check out their profiles and reach out to them! Access tools on our Build a Network page for further templates and resources!
We strongly encourage that you create a LinkedIn profile! This is a great way to build your network and connect with fellow Alumni, faculty, and connections from OWU. Check out 15,000+ OWU Alumni, and join the OWU group below!
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Environmental Services (Retired)
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Steps to Securing an Opportunity! Career Connection is here to help you explore your options and obtain essential hands on opportunities. Step 1: Explore our Career Communities! If you are unsure of which community you identify with, consider the Exploratory Career Community Step 2: Join a Career Community and Sign Up for the Bi-Weekly Newsletters with Job & Event details! Step 3: Schedule an appointment on Handshake to meet ... - Networking & Info-Interview Guide
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- Employer: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Expires: 10/29/2026 Internship: Operations and Sustainability (Paid)For application deadlines and internship dates, please visit: Countrymusichalloffame.org/support/get-involved/internships. Museum Overview: Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has […]
- Employer: Welcome Intern Pte. Ltd. Expires: 10/18/2026 The Global 6 C-Suite Fellowship by Welcome Intern is an experiential leadership program designed for ambitious university students who want to gain practical exposure to executive-level thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and real-world business challenges.Each […]
- Employer: U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce Expires: 10/16/2026 Title:Sustainable Fashion Associate(Virtual Unpaid Internship) Description: Time commitment is no more than 20 hours per weekThe U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce is seeking dedicated, organized, and self-starting individuals with an interest in sustainable fashion, […]