The Latina Project
The Latina Project aims to help women build social capital to succeed in their professional careers and/or launch their own entrepreneurial ventures. The five-week intensive program, in which participants benefit from weekly events that pertain to career success and entrepreneurship, is taught by university professors and corporate professionals.
Important Dates
| Application Opens | Sept. 15, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | Oct. 18, 2024 |
| Program Begins | Spring 2025 |
Program Milestones
Scholars will meet every week to discuss and engage with topics such as:
- Team building
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Personal Branding and Professional Presence
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Importance of a Mentor
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Networking
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Negotiation and sales skills
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Presentation skills
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Internships, interviews, and employment
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Developing key technical business and soft skills
Scholars will have the opportunity to engage with other faculty members, get assigned with a mentor and create a capstone project to put into work all goals learned during the 5 week program.
Requirements
All University of Miami undergraduate female students are invited to apply.
- Resume
- One page essay on how being a Latina Scholar will impact your life
For more information, please contact TheLatinaProject@miami.edu. Connect with The Latina Project on Instagram!
Latina Project Scholars
The most valuable moment for me during the Latina Project was watching my peers present their final business ideas. The women I met taught me so much and have been a great source of inspiration for my endeavors.
Being part of The Latina Project has helped me own my identity and feel comfortable sharing it. I feel confident in advocating for myself and knowing that I bring a lot to the table and shouldn’t feel bad or scared to show it.
The Latina Project taught me to always go for it. Before becoming a Scholar, I would have never attended a networking event on my own. Now, I seek out networking opportunities and embrace change daily.
