Investing in the growth of underrepresented and
underserved entrepreneurs
Social, educational, and economic inequity can hinder entrepreneurs
from achieving their full potential. At Wharton Executive Education,
we believe that academic institutions have a collective responsibility
to help mitigate this inequity by providing access to continuing
education, mentorship, and capital to underserved communities.
To do so, we have established the Knowledge for Impact Award to
aid small-business owners operating in low-income areas. This award is
an investment in talented entrepreneurs around the country, as well as
a commitment to diversity and inclusion in Wharton’s programming
and classrooms.
WHAT THE AWARD OFFERS
The Knowledge for Impact Award enables six entrepreneurs
per academic year to attend an upcoming Wharton Executive
Education live online program at no cost. Their business must
be located (or primarily conduct business) in a designated
Opportunity Zone. The available programs, listed below, enable
participants to acquire invaluable business and interpersonal skills
as well as practical tools in finance and accounting, negotiations,
business strategy, governance, and marketing.*
• Business Essentials for Executives
Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 2022
• Corporate Governance: Essentials for a New Business Era
Apr. 19 – 27, 2023
• Customer Analytics for Growth
Using Machine Learning, AI, and Big Data
Mar. 6 – 10, 2023
• Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Manager
Jan. 30 – Feb. 3, 2023
• Negotiation and Influence: Making Deals and Strategy Work
Jan. 25 – Mar. 1, 2023
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Entrepreneurs and small-business owners operating a business in a
designated Opportunity Zone in the United States and U.S. territories
who are striving to further their enterprise and who are committed
to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion will benefit from this
program.
A small business should meet at least one of the following criteria:
• Located in an Opportunity Zone
• Generates 50 percent or more of its gross income in an
Opportunity Zone
• 50 percent or more of the services provided or products
manufactured are done in an Opportunity Zone
Successful award recipients will have an existing business that has
been in operation for at least seven years and generates at least
$500,000 in revenue.
The award is open to U.S. citizens or permanent green card holders
only. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent green card
holders are ineligible. Travel expenses to and from Philadelphia are
not covered.
Tuesday Aug 2, 2022 Friday Sep 9, 2022
Application Deadline:
September 9, 2022
Robin Salaman (215) 898-1776