Call for Applications: Morgan Stanley Small Business Academy Virtual Program

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Call for Applications: Morgan Stanley Small Business Academy Virtual Program
The Academy focuses on helping small businesses leverage their competitive advantage, differentiate themselves in the procurement process, strengthen their business knowledge, and build their professional network. The Academy consists of a 12-week virtual, instructor-facilitated learning experience, followed by a yearlong mentorship program.
Morgan Stanley acknowledges the barriers and resource constraints that often prevent small businesses from getting their foot in the door. The Academy provides small businesses with the expertise to help them win work with financial services firms and other industries.
Drawing on its core values, and the belief that Morgan Stanley’s actions can benefit all of society, Morgan Stanley has committed to innovative thinking, focused action, and targeted investment in its employees and the communities in which Morgan Stanley work and live.
Benefits of Joining the Morgan Stanley Small Business Academy
The Academy provides small businesses with the expertise to win work in financial services and other industries.
Improve Your Business Knowledge
Learn from Morgan Stanley leaders and subject matter experts who will cover relevant business topics and share their industry knowledge. Take part in training and apply what you learn in interactive working sessions with other Small Business participants, Morgan Stanley leaders, and subject matter experts in the process.
Expand Your Professional Network
Gather insights and feedback from Morgan Stanley leaders who look forward to building relationships with each of the Academy participants. As a program graduate, gain access to the growing Academy alumni network, where you can stay connected to your cohort and build relationships with other Business Academy participants.
Grow Your Professional Brand
Participate in 1:1 mentoring sessions to set goals and learn how to apply key principles for success to your business.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Small Business Grants
Successfully complete the Morgan Stanley Small Business Academy curriculum and pitch a business case, incorporating key takeaways from the Academy and an implementation plan, to a panel of Morgan Stanley judges for potential access to capital.
In order for small businesses to get their foot in the door, it is important that they have a competitive advantage.
” This is when I realized the need for this educational program and I’m so proud to work for a company that allowed me to bring this to life.” Shendora Pridgen
Participant Requirements
- 1 Location Small businesses based in the United States, Canada, or Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
- 2 Ownership Certified small businesses and those operating in underserved communities.
- 3 Revenue Registered as a for-profit company with an annual revenue (net profit) of at least:
- United States and Canada: $100,000 USD and no more than $2,000,000 USD
- EMEA: $50,000 USD and no more than $1,000,000 USD
- 4 Years of Operation
- Incorporated and operational for United States and Canada: 3-12 years or EMEA: 2- 12 years, satisfies at least one of Morgan Stanley’s services, and participants are members of their business’s executive committee (max. of two participants representing one business).
Apply today and join the Morgan Stanley Small Business Academy
Empowering small business owners to leverage their competitive advantage, strengthen their business knowledge and build their professional network.
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