About The Program
The World Business Chicago Fellowship is a part-time, temporary professional opportunity designed for recent graduates, current graduate students, and professionals seeking a career pivot into economic development and civic impact work.
As a Fellow, you'll work alongside our team on strategic initiatives that touch every aspect of Chicago's economy—from attracting Fortune 500 headquarters to supporting startups, building talent pipelines, and advancing long-term economic strategies.
What You’ll Do
Fellows are assigned to one or more strategic projects across WBC's departments and work collaboratively with teams in business development, innovation and venture, marketing, research, and civic engagement.
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Support the planning, coordination, and execution of WBC priority initiatives, ensuring projects advance on time and within budget while identifying and mitigating risks.
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Collaborate with internal teams, government agencies, corporate partners, investors, and ecosystem organizations to move initiatives forward.
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Prepare presentations, memos, reports, and other materials for diverse audiences—from city leadership to corporate executives to community partners.
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Curate programming content for WBC's marquee events and convenings, negotiate with vendors, and manage event logistics.
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Conduct market research, analyze data, and develop insights that inform strategic decision-making across the organization.
Ready to Apply?
Thank you for your interest in Talent Academy, World Business Chicago’s fellowship program. Applications are currently closed.
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