CALLING ALL CHICAGOLAND STUDENTS!
We're excited to launch our brand new summer flagship!
Mark your calendars July 16th & 17th for ThinkChicago NEXT! This event invites college/university students from across Chicago to take a behind-the-scenes tour of Chicago’s thriving tech & innovation sector.
Selected ThinkChicago participants will:
- Tour some of Chicago’s most innovative companies. Meet with key industry leaders; participate in talks and presentations featuring Chicago technologists and entrepreneurs.
- Resumes of all selected participants will be shared with our official company partners for their recruitment efforts.
- Connect with student entrepreneurs and innovators from across the country.
Join us in July for an exciting event to engage with local tech community leaders, explore local companies who are hiring, and network with fellow participants.
Apply to ThinkChicago NEXT!
Application Deadline
We will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis until event capacity is reached.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a currently enrolled college student or a recent graduate (as of Winter 2023)
- Applicants must be available to attend the full days of ThinkChicago programming, which runs from July 16th &17th from 10AM-5PM
Required Application Components
- Resume/CV (.pdf version)
- Copy of Unofficial College Transcript (.pdf preferred)
- Statement of Interest: Short Essay (500 words max) that addresses the following prompts:
- Discuss how your extracurricular activities and work, internship, organizational leadership and/or entrepreneurial experiences demonstrate a commitment to technology and innovation.
