We wanted to send you a reminder that we are currently accepting applications (deadline June 9th). 

The Workers Lab 2015 Summer Institute is designed for entrepreneurs & organizers seeking feedback on their business ideas, ventures, and/or platforms focused on building power for U.S. workers. The 2015 Summer Institute is an extension of The Workers Lab, a program that invests in building an ecosystem of initiatives that support the next generation worker movement. To be considered, submissions must have a revenue generating strategy and be replicable across industries and/or geographies.

The Institute will support entrepreneurs & organizers to get feedback on their business ideas, ventures, and/or platforms. We see this as a critical tool to build an ecosystem of support for people working to build power for U.S. workers. As always, considered submissions must have a revenue generating strategy and be replicable across industries and/or geographies.

When: July 28th – 30th, 2015

Where: Oakland, CA

Includes travel & lodging!

For all program details and to apply, please visit theworkerslab.com/summer-institute.

P.S. Fast Company recently featured a story about the origins of The Workers Lab and our CEO, Carmen Rojas, titled “Meet the Woman Working to Change Low-Income Workers’ Prospects.” Read it in full here.