Hacker Lab in partnership with SMUD has opened applications for its 2022 Pathways program. Pathways was created by Hacker Lab with the intention of making their unique space, equipment, training, and community accessible to those who would not otherwise be able to afford membership.

Since the launch of the program in 2018, over 100 participants have utilized Pathways to
explore new fields, launch small businesses, attain higher education, create prototypes,
sell products, improve career skills, and more.

Pathways can also be your path to gaining new skills, creating or furthering your small business, or supporting your continuing educational endeavors!

Apply by May 22

Acceptance into this program gets you:

  • 8 months of Hacker Lab membership
  • $235 in class credits, good towards any Hacker Lab classes
  • Access to Hacker Lab’s community of makers, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners

Benefits

  • 8-months free membership to Hacker Lab’s 24/7 coworking and maker space
  • Access to tools in Hacker Lab’s 5000 sq feet makerspace
  • Access to Hacker Lab workshops

Applicants must:

  • Reside in the greater Sacramento area. – Must be at least 18 years old
  • Have a household income less than $48,350 annually and cannot otherwise afford Hacker Lab membership.
  • Agree to abide by Hacker Lab’s terms, conditions, and policies
  • Be able to actively participate in and take advantage of Hacker Lab access during the 8 month term
  • Be available for regular contact with Hacker Lab through occasional surveys and other communications (email, etc.)

The ideal candidate’s goals are one or more of the following:

  • Gaining new skills, especially toward improving career opportunities
  • Starting or growing a small business
  • Enrolled in or planning to enroll in continuing education
  • Self-motivated to take advantage of Hacker Lab’s existing programs, trainings, space, and equipment
  • Submits a detailed application clearly laying out what they are planning to get out of their time at Hacker Lab

Things to note:

  • All Sacramento-area applicants are welcome to apply, but priority may be given to those residing in SMUD designated Sustainable Communities Resource Priority Zones (you can check your address here.
  • This Pathways cohort has a limited number of spots open, so applications may be competitive.
  • Priority will be given to those who are new to Hacker Lab; however, previous program participants and Hacker Lab members may still apply.

Timeline:

  • May 6th 2022: Applications open
  • May 22nd 2022, 11:59pm: Applications close
  • June 1st 2022: Selected participants notified via email
  • June 7th 2022, 6:30pm-8pm: In-person orientation session at Hacker Lab for accepted applicants, program start

You may reach out to pathways@hackerlab.org with any questions.

Apply by May 22

Pathways is a program of Hacker Lab. StartupSac is providing information to our community on the program and is not an organizer of the program.