GW x Penn West Global
Build Fellowship
Build Fellows move the U.S. forward
In collaboration with the immigration experts at The Build Fellowship,
George Washington University and The Penn West Equity and Innovation District are proud to introduce a competitive part-time employment opportunity for foreign national startup founders seeking immigration solutions to live, work and build in the U.S.
The
GW x Penn West Global
Build Fellowship:
- Advances the mission of U.S. colleges and universities
- Prepares U.S. college students and Americans for the workforce of tomorrow
- Increases the competitiveness of U.S. companies and the economy
- Provides the greatest talent in the world the chance to realize their American dream
- Creates new jobs and economic growth for downtown DC.
A cap-exempt H-1B visa solution for foreign nationals
The
GW x Penn West Global
Build Fellowship is a cap-exempt H-1B visa solution for foreign national startup founders who work part-time for 5 hours per week, supporting GW and our partner universities’ educational missions.
After a 6-8 week onboarding, Fellows work part-time (5 hours/week) in the Build Fellowship offering micro-internships to GW students, or in some cases 1x1 mentorship and can work on their own startups the rest of the time.
The Fellowship impact
The
GW x Penn West Global
Build Fellowship provides U.S. higher education institutions with access to the brightest minds from across the globe.
Students at GW and other partner universities are offered world-class subject matter training and expertise through Build Projects that provide work experience to students, 1-on-1 domain-specific Build Sessions, and educational materials meant to make the Fellow’s expertise more accessible.
1000+
Student participants
93%
students more likely to pursue a career in STEM or Business
94%
students confident they will be successful IN STEM AND BUSINESS
Educational programming
Build Fellows lead two stimulating and portfolio-enhancing education opportunities for students at our partner universities, Build Projects and Build Sessions.
Build Projects are dynamic and immersive 8-week industry-focused projects that introduce students to their fields of interest. Selected participants engage in weekly live sessions with a Build Fellow, taking on real-world challenges they can showcase on their resumes. Build Projects are designed to be accessible for students at any level of their professional career.
Build Sessions involve tailored 1:1 interactions for students, focusing on various aspects of their career development. Sessions allow students to grow their network, build their social capital, and receive guidance from global talent.
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The Build Fellowship pricing model
Build & the Company Employ the Fellow
Company pays Build $4000 per month. Fellow is employed by both Build & the Company and both entities manage the immigration needs.
- Build employs the foreign national in the Fellowship for 5 hours per week and sponsors them for a part-time, cap-exempt H-1B visa.
- Company employs the foreign national and sponsors them for a full-time, concurrent H-1B visa.
- H-4 dependent filings.
Build Employs the Fellow
Company pays Build $75+ per hour. Build manages all employment and immigration needs for the Company.
- Build employs the foreign national in the Fellowship, for 5 hours per week, and sponsors them for a part time, cap-exempt H-1B.
- Build also employs the foreign national, as a full time contract employee with the Company, and sponsors their concurrent H-1B visa.
Be a part of a global community
As a Global Build Fellow, you will become a part of The Golden Triangle neighborhood, a vibrant and diverse community strategically located in Washington D.C. This central neighborhood grants unparalleled access to a wide array of resources, including a highly skilled workforce, a comprehensive transit network for local and international travel, and a plethora of amenities spanning arts, culture, dining, and entertainment.
Embedded within a global marketplace, the Golden Triangle is a nexus for influential institutions like the World Bank, IMF, and numerous embassies, offering Fellows unique networking and growth opportunities.
Fellows will be offered special rates for workspaces at Studio by Tishman Speyer for the length of the program. Studio provides top-of-the-line technology, modular design, lounge areas to foster community, mood-boosting details with light and air, and so much more. At 900 19th, in downtown D.C., customers will enjoy a new conference center, tenant lounge, best-in-class fitness center, and more. Because Studio is a division of Tishman Speyer, our members become part of a global real estate network and enjoy access to everything our buildings have to offer.
Fellows will be co-located together and with other local startups, creating a vibrant community of founders working together and supporting each other.
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Become a Global Build Fellow
Nominate Yourself
I am a foreign national founder looking to nominate myself
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I represent a company or sponsor looking to nominate a foreign national founder