The Cassandra Labs Build Fellowship
Workforce development programs at U.S. Colleges and Universities
Build Fellows train the next generation of U.S. talent
Growing companies & Careers in the United States
Cassandra Labs is proud to introduce a competitive fellowship opportunity, in partnership with the Build Fellowship, to train students who are accepted into our program.
We're seeking exceptional international founders and entrepreneurs to participate in the program on a part time basis.
The Cassandra Labs Build Fellowship
- Advances the mission of U.S. colleges, universities, and research organizations by providing experiential learning programs for students
- Students gain marketable skills and build their resume
- Allows our fellows the opportunity to build their own training programs with their advanced knowledge to train the next generation of America's workforce
A cap-exempt H-1B visa solution for foreign nationals
how the fellowship works
The Cassandra Labs Build Fellowship is a cap-exempt H-1B visa solution for foreign nationals who work part-time for 5 hours per week, supporting the missions of our partner universities and research organizations.
After a 6 – 8 week onboarding, Fellows work part time in the Build Fellowship and are able to work full time for U.S. companies.
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The Fellowship Impact
training the future workforce
The Cassandra Labs' Build Fellowship provides U.S. higher education institutions with access to the brightest minds from across the globe.
Students at partner institutions are offered world-class subject matter training and expertise through Build Projects that provide work experience to students, 1 on 1 domain specific Build Sessions, and educational materials meant to make the Fellow's expertise more accessible.
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Student participants
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students more likely to pursue a career in STEM or Business
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students confident they will be successful in STEM and business
Educational programming
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Build Fellows lead two stimulating and portfolio-enhancing education opportunities for students at our partner universities, Build Projects and Build Sessions.
Build Projects are dynamic and immersive 8-week industry-focused projects that introduce students to their fields of interest. Selected participants engage in weekly live sessions with a Build Fellow, taking on real-world challenges they can showcase on their resumes. Build Projects are designed to be accessible for students at any level of their professional career.
Build Sessions involve tailored 1:1 interactions for students, focusing on various aspects of their career development. Sessions allow students to grow their network, build their social capital, and receive guidance from global talent.
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Fellowship requirements
qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a field that aligns with the role you will be performing in your fellowship
- The drive and availability to dedicate 5+ hours weekly to support the work of our education and research partners
- Be an exceptional talent who meets the standards for Build Fellows who contribute to the mission of the Cassandra Labs Build Fellowship.
- Have a funder willing to support the costs of your fellowship
length of fellowship
- Fellows are accepted on a rolling basis and can start the program at any time of the year
- Fellowships last a minimum of twelve months and up to three years
- An additional three year extension is possible
fellowship responsibilities
- Work 5 hours per week remotely with our education and research partners:
- +1-on-1 lecture and mentorship sessions
- +Ongoing, cutting-edge research and writing
- Hours are flexible based on Fellow schedule
sponsor benefits
- Work visa solutions for you or your top foreign talent
- Ongoing access to immigration support and guidance
- Talent pipelines of students who are trained with relevant industry knowledge
Get to know
Cassandra Labs
about us
Cassandra Labs is a collective intelligence research institute that develops globally accessible and fully legally compliant collective intelligence mechanisms. We explore the vast potential of human collaboration to create innovative mechanisms that empower groups to make more accurate predictions and drive positive societal impact.
Our programs include research into prediction markets, impact certificate exchanges, and the Cassandra Labs Build Fellowship. You can learn more about the different programs we offer on our main website.
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