Rider University Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (VETP)
Rider University Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Eligibility
Veterans and eligible military-affiliated participants. Free summer program based in New Jersey.
Award
Free NJ-based summer entrepreneurship training program with university faculty and mentorship.
Deadlines
Annual (summer cohort) · Check rider.edu Center for Entrepreneurial Studies for the current summer cohort application window.
Editor's take
New addition to the LaunchVets library. Fills a Northeast university gap alongside UF Warrington VEP, UT Chattanooga VEP, and OK State Riata VEP. Verify current curriculum and deadlines on the Rider CES site.
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