Sherman Programs
GENERATE : Student-Led Product Development
Generate is Northeastern’s premiere student-led product development studio. Our team of dedicated engineers, designers, and data analysts empower real startups with our innovative products.
Each semester, Generate works with founders to build their product— be it hardware, software, or a data solution—and support them on their entrepreneurial journey.
We develop our members to be strong innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders in product design & development. Together, we cultivate a community where tech-minded builders thrive!
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Generate is application-based, with a variety of positions of four-month, six-month, and year-long length. The application cycle is typically as follows
Executive Director & Management Team
Application Timeline :
January – March for the upcoming academic year
Leadership Positions
Application Timeline :
June – July for Summer/Fall
November – December for Winter/Spring
Clients
Application Timeline :
Mid June – Late July for Fall Semester
Mid November – Late December for Spring Semester
Team Positions
Application Timeline :
July – August for Fall.
November – December for Spring
SHERMAN VENTURE CO-OP
The Sherman Venture Co-op provides Northeastern University founders the opportunity to develop their own venture over the course of a six-month period. The best part? You’re paid while you do so. The ideal co-op is a Northeastern University undergrad or graduate student who has identified a concept or technology to address a specific and well-characterized market need.
Success of the venture concept is not the goal of this co-op. Rather, the development of the entrepreneur (i.e. experiencing the good, bad and ugly of entrepreneurship) is our focus. The venture concept is merely a tool for that development. Special emphasis is placed on the professional development and mental/emotional health of the those we support.
Need more info ?
Contact Sherman Director Theo Johnson at th.johnson@northeastern.edu
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Applications are accepted via NUWorks at the following times:
Spring Co-op Cycle
Application Timeline :
September/ October for the upcoming co-op cycle
Fall Co-op Cycle
Application Timeline :
January/February for the upcoming co-op cycle
FORGE
Forge is a diverse, collaborative, and passionate product development community focused on teaching entreprenureal and engineering skills to empower the next generation of innovators.
Forge targets undergraduate students who are looking to gain experience and learn about product development and entrepreneurship. There are no college or skill requirements as we strive to foster a diverse community built around educating our members and providing opportunities to grow for all.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
Forge is application-based, with a variety of positions of four-month, six-month, and year-long length. The application cycle is typically as follows
Management Team
Application Timeline (Annual) :
April – May for the upcoming academic year
Ops/Project Leads/Specialists
Application Timeline (Semesterly) :
July – August for Summer/Fall
November – December for Spring Semester
Members
Application Timeline (Semesterly) :
August – September for Fall Semester
December – January for Spring Semester