Spiral5 & U

Entry-Level Freelancer Scholarship

What if you could be your own boss straight out of college?

 
 
 
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You’re just getting started, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be in the driver’s seat of your life and career.

It used to be that landing an entry-level job at a PR agency was the only way to break into PR. But we’re living in a new reality — remote work is normalized and freelance services are in demand.

Spiral5’s Starter Publicist Incubator is a 12-month program designed to initiate you into the business of Public Relations. We’ll train you, connect you to paid apprenticeships with experienced PR pros, and help you build a dynamic, freedom-based career.

 
 
 

Listen to what Yveneka Lestin, a recent Hampton University graduate, has to say about becoming a Spiral5 Starter Publicist.

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“This incubator program definitely changed my life.” — @yveneka

 
 
 

Anyone can apply. But as a student at one of our partner universities*, you’ll automatically be eligible for a Spiral5 & U Scholarship. This means, you won’t pay a dime for the length of time you’re in the program.

(But you’ll earn lots of ‘em!)

And even if you don’t win the scholarship, approved applicants can still join the incubator for $0 upfront! Details here.

*We currently offer scholarships to graduating seniors at Hampton University and San Diego State University. Get in touch with us to add your school!

 
 
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Receive instruction and mentorship from six independent PR and communications professionals working with clients across tech, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, wellness, music, entertainment, arts, culture & more!

Receive instruction and mentorship from six independent PR and communications professionals working with clients across tech, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, wellness, music, entertainment, arts, culture & more!

First, we train you.

“PR Fundamentals: From Pitch to Placement” is designed and taught by 6 PR experts with more than 100 years of combined experience.

Learn to identify compelling stories & pitch the media!

 
 
 

Then we connect you to paid, part-time work…

Startups and small businesses need affordable PR services, and experienced independent publicists need part-time support.

Once you have some baseline skills, we leverage our network of entrepreneurs, startup founders, consultants, and boutique agency owners to connect you to freelance jobs.

…and guide you through your first year.

Our Starter Publicists make between $3,600 and $9,000 per client. As your portfolio grows, so does your paycheck.

 Let’s find out if Spiral5 is right for you!