Congratulations to the graduates of EEC Side Hustle Summer 2020; a virtual pilot program that offered workshops, coaching, and access to micro-grants to help NEO college students start or grow a side hustle.

A side hustle is something you do outside of a traditional job or during your studies to earn money.  Side hustles are low risk to start, and not only help you earn extra income, but can also build valuable skills to strengthen your resume.  

EEC Side Hustle Graduation Video

The goals of the program included:
  • providing a taste of entrepreneurship
  • introducing a framework to evaluate and grow business ideas
  • ​helping discover new entrepreneurship resources in NEO on and beyond your campus

EEC Side Hustle Webinar Library

Recordings of the EEC Side Hustle webinars are available for you to watch, including slides and handouts. Topics include customer discovery, e-commerce, incorporation, and more.
Micro-grants and Awards
40+ students received micro-grants in the $50 - $200 range to invest in their business. In addition, the following four student businesses were recognized with $500 awards. Congratulations!
Social Media Award
Miranda Akins, UA
Photography in Stride
​​@PhotographyInStride
Unique Award
Katy Zoller, JCU
Thriller/mystery novel
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Pitch Award
​Maya Culley, KSU
Sorry Fish
@sorry.fish
Impact and Progress Award
Ariana Williamson, UA
​The Melanin Nurse
@TheeMelaninNurse