Narrative
Millennials have witnessed instability in the workplace, business scandals, and their parents’ jobs being downsized after loyal years of service. These market conditions and unemployment rates, almost twice that of all workers, are leading many to become entrepreneurs. The young entrepreneur has achieved star status—think Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook or Andrew Mason of Groupon. Small business is regarded as a driver of the U.S. economy, providing jobs for the nation’s private workforce. Starting a business can look very appealing.
Though research varies, half to two-thirds of Millennials are interested in entrepreneurship, and more than a quarter (27%) are already self-employed. Males, blacks, and Latinos are most inclined toward starting their own business; females are more likely to be interested in starting nonprofits. Startups are essential to job creation in the United States. The entrepreneurial mind-set of Millennials could support the economic recovery, helping reverse a declining trend of business startups.
Program
Opportunity Hub (OHUB) is facilitating an intensive week of ideation/design theory/startup programming for Gregory University (based in Northern Nigeria) students.
Registration
This is a closed event. If you are interested in attending as an observer, please email engage@opportunityhub.co