Serving College Students Throughout Northeast Ohio

Students at any of our member schools can tap into opportunities for networking, education, mentorship, funding, and other support through our programs. Why should you get involved with EEC? Below are just some of the reasons:

Learn

  • Access strategic learning and experiential programs for students 
  • Identify opportunities for businesses and students to engage and learn  
  • Find mentors to grow and advance ideas 
  • Connect to the youth and adult entrepreneurship ecosystems  
  • Attend webinars and events supporting founders and their ideas  
  • Earn micro-credentials  ​

Experience

  • Have access to abundant entrepreneurship resources 
  • Gain better understanding of business and the need for an entrepreneurial mindset in today’s world of work 
  • Secure engaging internships and jobs in the region 
  • Participate in programs that may not be available on individual campuses 
  • Find opportunities to solve real world problems  
  • Connect to venture investing learning opportunities  ​

Connect

  • Meet and work with other students from across the region who may have different backgrounds but share similar interests 
  • Learn how to become an ecosystem builder on your campus and in our region  
  • Meet and gain knowledge from experienced entrepreneurs  
  • Share your story and aspirations with others  
  • Find ways to pay it forward and help other aspiring entrepreneurs  ​

Start

  • Join the Side Hustle or Tech Side Hustle Programs  
  • Gain support to explore and test business ideas and bring them to fruition 
  • Access mentors to assist with subject matter expertise, strategy, networking, and planning  
  • Earn micro-credentials to speed up evolution of the venture 
  • Identify sources of capital for growth 
  • Understand pathways and next steps in venture development