Forbes Under 30 Service Day
🍎 Invite a Forbes 30 Under 30 as a speaker to your class (virtually)
💡 Help your students gain career and college insights
🌱 Program is free and hosted on Wednesday, October 13th
About the program
Close the Gap Foundation is partnering with Forbes to bring industry leaders and entrepreneurs into classrooms across the United States for its Under 30 Summit Service Day.
When? Wednesday, October 13, 2021 for a class period between 10am-4pm Eastern Daylight Time.
Where? Virtually in your classroom.
What? Exclusive fireside chat/question and answer session.
Who? High school teachers of any subject willing to dedicate a class period to virtually host a Forbes speaker on October 13.
Important Dates
Sep 22 - Selection Announcment
Oct 6 - Pairings Announcment
Oct 13 - Under 30 Summit
How it works
Learn together as a class
Each classroom will be equipped with an Under 30 lister who will lead and guide discussions.
Gain insight from a leader
Students will be able to ask questions and advice from industry experts.
Grow your network
Students will get the opportunity to grow their network and relationships.
“Having just wrapped our inaugural Forbes Under 30 Mentorship Circles in partnership with Close the Gap Foundation, it is clear that working to bridge the network gap is a perfect way for our listers to pay it forward and make an impact. So we are bringing more listers and more students together with this year's Under 30 Summit Service Day.”
Under 30 Editor, Forbes
Why we are partnering with Forbes
Forbes is partnering with Close The Gap Foundation to host virtual student mentoring sessions as part of the Forbes Under 30 Summit Service Day, capping off this year’s Forbes Under 30 Summit. This experience will leverage the results-driven mindset of summit attendees – young superstars and game-changers from all over the world – to inspire and truly make an impact on the next generation of young entrepreneurs.
Each school is developing an individualized program, primarily focused on mentorship in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, where Forbes Under 30 Listers will be matched with underserved students via a virtual conversation taking place over Zoom.
Through this partnership with Forbes, we are able to connect our community of underserved students with incredible speakers from the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Together, we can bridge the widening mentorship and network gap.
Hear from our students
“These circles and the insights from my mentors have been extremely helpful in building my confidence and making me feel more prepared for my future career."
Janet YuHigh School Senior
“I’ve learned so much in such a short amount of time, and I know there’s still so much more I can learn from [my U30 lister mentor]! I’m excited to continue this mentorship!”
Juliann ClearCollege Senior
Join the Waitlist
Forbes speaker assignment will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Enter your contacts to access the registration form. We’ll be accepting submissions until Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
To apply, you must meet all the qualifications below:
Current high school teacher or educator based in the United States
Able to set up Zoom or Google Hangout for the speaker to join
Priority selection is given to Title I schools and AVID programs
This opportunity is completely free of costs for teachers thanks to the partnership with Close the Gap Foundation and Forbes.
100% All Virtual
Close the Gap Foundation is an experienced leader in virtual and cohort-based learning. The Forbes Under 30 Summit Service Day is run entirely virtual.
This means you can invite a world-class speaker without needing to worry about in-person logistics and setup. Check out our past virtual events:
FAQs
Who can apply?
High school teachers of any subject willing to dedicate a class period to virtually hosting a Forbes speaker on October 13.
Is this free?
Yes! There is no speaker fee. This opportunity is completely free of costs for teachers thanks to the partnership with Close the Gap Foundation and Forbes.
How will teachers be selected?
Teachers will be selected on a first come first served basis in alignment with available Forbes speakers. All applicants will be informed of their status by mid-September.
Can my class still participate if I am not in Eastern Daylight Time?
Yes! This event will occur between 10am-4pm EDT, but classrooms across the country are encouraged to participate from their timezone. See our registration form for more details.
Can I pick another date instead of October 13, 2021?
Unfortunately, no. This particular program is a one-day only event. However you can find out more about our other programs for first-generation low-income students, particularly our flagship Summer Social Impact Fellowship.
Who are the speakers? What is a Forbes 30 Under 30?
Forbes 30 Under 30 is a set of lists issued annually by Forbes magazine. The American lists recognize 600 business and industry figures under the age of 30, with 30 selected in each of twenty industries.