Networking Bootcamp 2.0
Unleash Your Potential
The Networking Bootcamp 2.0 is designed for goal-getters who have experience studying, working, or living abroad and are ready to take their career to the next level. Navigator provides the tools and resources needed for individuals to confidently network to unlock their career potential. With their guidance and support, participants can gain the courage and confidence to confidently explore and launch into their next career step.
4 Weeks Immersive Learning
Four weeks of live workshops with April, networking practice sessions, and asynchronous learning designed to elevate your networking skills to a new height.
Upcoming Dates
Growbie is a premium networking bootcamp with a mission to equip aspiring international students and young professionals with the skills and networking capabilities to succeed.
July 7, 2024 - August 3, 2024
August 4, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Lifetime Support
Intimate bootcamp experience
Experience our specialized bootcamps with small groups, ensuring personalized attention and a collaborative learning environment
Exclusive access to Growbie social gathering
Meet new people and make friends
Lifetime Cohort
Make this bootcamp experience a life-lasting relationship
Real-time personalized feedbacks
Practice and improve your networking skills based on constructive feedbacks from our instructor and peers
Employer connection and referral opportunities
Broaden your career potential. Note there may be times when we do not have suitable opportunities to offer.
Buddy Pair Up
Meet like-minded peers
Like-minded Community
Surround yourself with our mindful community who share the path of self transformation
Life lessons and experience sharing
Exchange experiences and life lessons from people in Growbie's network
Practice opportunities
Get your feet wet by mock practices in live sessions
Early access to Growbie career events
Unlock opportunities before anyone else
Growbie Alumni Network
Join our alumni network to connect to exceptional people
Comprehensive Networking Framework & Tools
Bring home practical networking guides
Bootcamp Schedule
Key Learning Features
1
Comprehensive Live Sessions
Comprehensive Live Sessions
Engage in orientation, cohort icebreakers, industry panels, workshops, and office hours to foster community bonding and receive expert insights.
2
Structured Learning and Reflection Tasks
Structured Learning and Reflection Tasks
Weekly pre-live, live, and post-live session tasks, along with reflection journals, ensure continuous engagement and learning.
3
Targeted Networking Skills Development
Targeted Networking Skills Development
Learn essential networking skills like elevator pitches, goal setting, effective communication, and reaching out to potential networkers.
4
Engagement with Industry Professionals
Engagement with Industry Professionals
Participate in industry days and panels to interact with and learn from professionals. Review panelist profiles and prepare questions.
5
Peer and Mentor Feedback
Peer and Mentor Feedback
Receive feedback on LinkedIn profiles, cold reachout notes, and thank you notes through peer reviews and mentor guidance.
6
Practical Application and Accountability
Practical Application and Accountability
Apply learned skills in real-world scenarios by reaching out to connections weekly. Participate in mock networking sessions and community reciprocity rings.
Who Should Attend
The Networking Bootcamp 2.0 is ideal for individuals seeking to systematically enhance their networking skills and make a memorable impact on their professional development.
Students
Professionals
Entrepreneurs
Course Timeline
Week 1:
Kick-Off & Cohort Bonding
Start your journey with engaging Orientation and Icebreaker sessions, designed to build connections and confidence. Learn essential networking theory and craft a compelling elevator pitch to make a strong first impression.
Week 2:
Goal Setting & Industry Insights
Set your networking goals and gain valuable industry insights through an engaging panel discussion. Learn how to effectively reach out to professionals and build a solid foundation for your network.
Week 3:
Effective Communication & Mock Networking
Enhance your communication skills with hands-on mock networking sessions. Develop strategies for effective interactions and practice finding common ground with new connections.
Week 4:
Advanced Networking & Reflection
Participate in the Networking Corner and celebrate your progress at our Graduation session. Learn how to establish and maintain mentorships while reflecting on your networking journey and accomplishments.
Level Up with Growbie
Join Growbie's 4-week Revamped Networking Bootcamp!
Ended
699 US dollars
Meet The Instructor: April Zhou
April Zhou
(she/her)
Lead Instructor
April is the Lead Instructor in Growbie’s networking bootcamps. With unwavering dedication to education, she’s a visionary in education and a catalyst for transformative learning experiences for a diversity of students. Holding a Master's in Education from the University of Pennsylvania, April brings a unique blend of expertise in networking, communication, relationship-building, innovation, research methods, pedagogy, and design thinking.
April completed her undergraduate with dual degrees in social psychology and political science at the University of California, San Diego. Her research and teaching experience began in 2016, where she collaborated with post-docs to facilitate undergraduate and graduate social psychology classes ranging from a 15-person discussion to a 500-people lecture. Outside of academia, April’s remarkable journey also includes piloting the world’s first certificate program in Education Entrepreneurship from the University of Pennsylvania and training over 200 college counselors to shake the education industry in China.
As a young yet recognizable force in international education today, April continues to shape the future of learning, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of students and professionals alike. When asked what’s one thing she wants future Growbies to know, April always says “to millions of international students and working professionals – you have everything you need to become better at networking and communicating.”
Jashin Lin
(she/her)
Founder & CEO
While at Boston University, I loved the sense of belonging and shared purpose when I engaged in extracurriculars. Whether it was collaborating with bandmates to make beautiful music or resolving my residents’ emergencies after college parties, these experiences taught me that meaningful learning reaches deeper than textbooks. However, I noticed that many other Chinese international students tended to sit on the sidelines in their own bubbles with a “just here to study” mindset. I am always puzzled at the phenomenon that we have a lot of international students, but few international leaders. I had an urge to break this pattern because representation matters.
To encourage my peers to not be visitors, but owners of this formative experience. I founded Project X (now Growbie) to inspire more Chinese students at BU and beyond. Seeing other Chinese students embrace new experiences in America, rise into campus leadership roles, and land their dream job offers after my mentorship brought me tremendous satisfaction. The ripple effect of the inspiration, helping others break down barriers and pursue their best selves, is what keeps Growbie growing and thriving today.
