Student Entrepreneurs: Build Your Venture

Some of you aren’t looking for a role, you’re building one. This is your lane.  

What you get through our Incubator support:

Legal setup help (LLC, contracts)

Investor intros and pitch competitions

Mentors (founders and sales leaders)

Workspace, labs, and accelerator connections

High-earning roles that can fund your startup (uncapped paths)

A simple way to pitch your idea or request help

Go to the Incubator Hub

Pitch or Request Help

Students discussing job prospects with recruiters.

How Take The Power Back
Works for STUDENTS

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Share what you're working on, what you want to learn, where you want to grow. No resume required to start exploring. It only takes minutes.

EXPLORE Unfiltered roles

Startups, sales tracks, freelance projects - all in one place

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Your application goes straight to decision-makers. No waiting for someone else’s approval.

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The Roles they don’t
show you

Career centers and Handshake only show you the jobs they approve. If you are not on their list, you
don’t exist. That means the best opportunities are hidden, or gone before you even hear about them.

Here, nothing is filtered out. You see the full picture:

Job fair for ambitious students and startups.

Startup internships

Where you'll work directly with founders and get real responsibility

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Startup founder sharing insights with students.

Sales programs

That teach you how to build relationships and earn while you learn

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Group of students meeting tech founders.

Finance and consulting roles

With hands-on mentorship from people building companies

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Students attending a virtual career panel.

Freelance projects

That let you build skills on your schedule

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Job-seeking students in a networking event.

Tech opportunities

From early-stage companies to growing platforms

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Marketing Roles

Where your work creates real impact

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What STUDENTS
Are Saying

Vicki

From Blocked to Director of Operations

"When I graduated, I kept hitting walls with career services and the usual platforms. They slowed everything down and filtered roles I actually wanted. A direct connection got me into a role that fit. Seven years later, I’m Director of Operations at a fast-growing financial firm."

Eric

Wealth Management Leadership

“My career began in financial advising, meeting with families and building plans one conversation at a time. Over time I was asked to train new advisors and help grow our region. That led to a Regional Vice President role at a fast-growing wealth management company. Ambition and consistency turned an entry-level start into leadership.”

Ryan

Finance & Real Estate Expansion

“I studied finance and real estate and started as an advisor in Tampa. As opportunities opened up, I helped expand into Charlotte and took on more responsibility. The market moved fast, and I learned to move with it. Those steps accelerated my growth earlier than I expected.”

Zachary

Investments to Planning

“I started on the investment side to learn fundamentals and later shifted into financial planning to work directly with clients. That mix helped me launch a new office in the Northeast. The foundation mattered more than I realized. It’s what opened the next set of doors.”

Daniel

Market Expansion

“I began by serving middle-income families as a financial advisor. Five years in, I helped open a new state market for our firm. I built training systems and led marketing for the expansion. That experience made leadership feel real and reachable.”

More Than a Job Board

Speakers and inspiration

Hear real stories from founders and leaders.

Mentorship and guidance

Learn from people who’ve built what you want.

Community and growth

Join students who are creating opportunities together.

Incubator Arena

Pitch your idea, get investor introductions, mentorship, legal help and more.

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See Every Opportunity
Skip the Gatekeepers

Stop waiting for approvals and career center filters. Discover real opportunities, connect directly with founders and companies that value ambition, and start shaping the career you actually want.

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Frequently
Asked Questions

How is Take the Power Back different from Handshake or my university career center?

Unlike Handshake and traditional career centers that filter opportunities by GPA, major, or graduation year, TTPB shows you every posted opportunity without gatekeeping. You'll see startup roles, entrepreneurship opportunities, and non-traditional positions that career centers often exclude. While Handshake focuses on established corporate recruiting, TTPB prioritizes transparency, early-stage companies, and alternative career paths including building your own startup through our Incubator Hub.

What types of opportunities can I find on Take the Power Back?

TTPB features internships, part-time jobs, full-time positions, freelance gigs, and startup founding opportunities. You'll find roles at early-stage startups, growing companies, and established businesses across industries like technology, marketing, finance, and more. We also showcase entrepreneurship resources through our Incubator Hub where students can launch their own ventures with mentorship and support.

Can I use Take the Power Back if I'm a freshman or sophomore?

Absolutely. TTPB is designed for students at any stage of college, from freshmen exploring career options to seniors ready to launch. Underclassmen can discover internships, part-time opportunities, and explore different industries. There are no GPA requirements, major restrictions, or graduation timeline filters. Start building connections and exploring opportunities from day one.

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GAtekeepers

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