Concept

A sad number of highly talented communication students are lost to history because they simply cannot get into meaningful placements or lack the experience or network to take their ideas to the next level.

The Marybeth Foundation will seek to assist these future communicators with getting off the ground, offering a variety of resources and services meant to nurture and accelerate their career development. These resources include unmatched access to experienced communication professionals, consultants, talent, and sometimes even startup capital for those who might wish to pursue entrepreneurship in the communication industry.

Purpose

This proposed Hub (incubator) is envisaged as a physical facility that will be recognized as a center of excellence with a distinct purpose to meeting a variety of economic and socio-economic impact needs which can include;

• Support for bright and talented communicators with high growth potential to gain meaningful employment and opportunities
• Transfer of technology – Promoting innovation within the communication industry (advancement of Social Media etc.)
• Enhancing links between universities, research institutions and the business community for higher education
• Help with career basics – Handholding
• Networking opportunities
• Marketing assistance
• Market Research and Consultancy
• High-speed Internet access
• Help with accounting/financial management
• Help with presentation skills
• Links to strategic partners
• Access to angel investors or venture capitalists for those interested in pursuing entrepreneurship
• Access to advisory boards and mentors who can assist in building and instilling confidence
• Basic training on business etiquette, regulatory compliance and Intellectual Property Management