Thank you for your interest in Jumpstart Wilmington!
Our 2024 application round is now closed.
Thank you for your interest in the Jumpstart Wilmington program! We have reached our limit of 75 applications and have closed the application round. To be added to our distribution list for notification of future application rounds, please complete our inquiry form. Click Here
Our next application round has not yet been determined.
In the meantime, please engage with us through our Jumpstart Wilmington complementary programming events.
- Attend our Developer Networking Events
- Attend our Kickstart Sessions
- Join our Jumpstart Wilmington Facebook Page
- Follow our Jumpstart Wilmington LinkedIn Page
To be added to our distribution list, please provide your contact information HERE.
2024 APPLICATION ROUND
Application Opens: Monday, March 18, 2024 8:00am EDT
Application Closes: Friday, March 29, 2024 11:59pm EDT
Applicants Notified By: Friday, April 26, 2024
Your notification email will indicate if your application has been:
- Approved – You have met the review criteria and will be assigned to a cohort once the 2024 or 2025 Jumpstart Wilmington schedule is finalized; or
- Denied – You have not met our review criteria and are welcome to reapply during the next application round.
→ Be sure to check your junk/spam folder in case notifications are sent there.
→ Due to demand, we are limiting the number of applications we accept during this round to 75 applicants. Each cohort will consist of no more than 20 people.
Review Criteria
Applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria:
- Whether or not the applicant lives in Wilmington. Candidates who reside in Wilmington are preferred but not necessarily required.
- Applicant’s commitment to developing in Wilmington. Candidates must have a strong commitment to developing in Wilmington. Candidates interested in developing outside of Wilmington will not be considered. Candidates must also demonstrate their development goals and how they will apply what they have learned to development properties in Wilmington.
- Applicant’s overall development experience. This is an aspiring developer training program and, therefore, candidates with little to no experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates who have some level of development experience are also welcomed to apply as they have valuable perspectives to contribute to the program.
Important Note: You must be a Delaware resident to apply. Candidates who reside outside of Delaware will not be considered.
Expectations
If approved, program participants will be expected to:
- Attend (1) 3-hour orientation session,
- Attend (4) 3-hour weekly training sessions,
- Complete program evaluations
Please Note: In order to be eligible for a mentor, attendance at the orientation session, all four training sessions, and 100% completion of program evaluations are required.
2024 Cohorts
We plan to have 2 cohorts in 2024. Please see the dates below:
Afternoon Cohort (2p - 5p):
- April 29, 2024 - Orientation
- May 2, 2024 – Session 1
- May 9, 2024 – Session 2
- May 16, 2024 – Session 3
- May 23, 2024 – Session 4
Evening Cohort (5:30p – 8:30p):
- November 4, 2024 - Orientation
- November 7, 2024 – Session 1
- November 14, 2024 – Session 2
- November 21, 2024 – Session 3
- December 5, 2024 – Session 4
→ Each cohort will consist of no more than 20 people
→ Cohort dates for 2025 – TBD
Program Auditors
We allow a limited amount of people per cohort to participate in the program without requiring a commitment to individually develop properties in Wilmington (i.e. audit) if they demonstrate a strong interest in (1) implementing a Jumpstart program in another city or state, or (2) are a leader of a Wilmington community organization interested in/currently engaged in developing properties in Wilmington. Please be advised, as an auditor of the program, you are not eligible for a mentor. To confirm eligibility to audit the program and receive further instructions for this process, please contact Dionna J. Sargent at dsargent@cinnaire.com.
2024 Program Application
Thank you for your interest in the Jumpstart Wilmington program! We have reached our limit of 75 applications and have closed the 2024 application round. Please complete our inquiry form below to be added to our distribution list and receive notification of future application rounds.