Gig at a Startup Application Form

The ALX Ventures Gig-at-a-Startup Program offers ALX learners and Alumni the opportunity to join a dynamic startup and contribute directly to their success through specific projects. Participants wil gain valuable experience by tackling real challenges and driving meaningful impact.

Through paid project opportunities with startups, participants can build a strong portfolio of freelance work, preparing them for success in their independent professional journeys.

Program duration: 20 - 30 hours
Start Date: Early September
Project Completion Reward: $100

Apply now to embark on a transformative journey that combines learning and real-world experience!

Name*

First NameLast Name

Primary e-mail *

the email you used for ALX/ALU courses

LinkedIn Profile URL*

Country of Residence*

WhatsApp Number (with country code)

Indicate any ALX program(s) you are currently enrolled in or have completed in the past.*

For Virtual Assistant, please indicate the cohort number you are (were) part of

If applicable, provide your ALX Virtual Assistant program performance scores.

For AI Career Essentials, please indicate the cohort number you are (were) part of

If applicable, provide your AI Career Essentials program performance scores.

For Software Engineering, please indicate the cohort number you are (were) part of

If applicable, provide your ALX Software Engineering program performance scores.

For Data Analyst, please indicate the cohort number you are (were) part of

If applicable, provide your ALX Data Analyst program performance scores.

For Data Science, please indicate the cohort number you are (were) part of

If applicable, provide your ALX Data Science program performance scores.

For AWS, please indicate the cohort number you are (were) part of

If applicable, provide your ALX AWS program performance scores.

For SalesForce Administrator, please indicate the cohort number you are (were) part of

If applicable, provide your ALX SalesForce Administrator program performance scores.

For Professional Foundations, please indicate the cohort number you are (were) part of

If applicable, provide your ALX Professional Foundations program performance scores.

For Front-End Web Development, please indicate the cohort number you are (were) part of

If applicable, provide your ALX Front-End Web Development program performance scores.

For Back-End Web Development, please indicate the cohort number you are (were) part of

If applicable, provide your ALX Back-End Web Development program performance scores.

For ALU, please indicate the cohort number you are (were) part of

If applicable, provide your ALU program performance scores.

What is your preferred internship track?*

Front-End Track - Preferred Internship Project*

Web Development: Develop a responsive and user-friendly website for the startup that includes a homepage, product/service pages, an about us section, etcImprove and implement the user interface of a mobile application or website and integrate it with backend APIs. It should include user authentication, real-time notifications, and be compatible across various devices.Figma Prototype: Design a prototype with wireframes and interactive elements for a mobile application or website using tools like Figma

Back-End Track - Preferred Internship Project*

Database Setup: Design and create a database schema, Migrate data from legacy systems or integrate data from different sources into a centralized database, Design and enforce database access controls and encryption of sensitive data, Implement monitoring solutions to track database performance indicators such as query execution time, throughput, and resource utilization.Web Server Configuration and Deployment: Create and set up the web server for the startup's website and build scripts to automate the app's deployment. Establish Monitoring and logging systems to track server performance and troubleshoot issues

Data Track - Preferred Internship Project*

Data Analysis and Visualization: Web scraping and data collection, data cleaning and preprocessing, data analysis and visualizationMachine Learning Model Building: Data collection and preparation, model training, model evaluation and validation. Example: recommendation systems, image recognition, etc

Virtual Assistant Track - Preferred Internship Project*

Administrative Support: Email and Calendar management, document preparation, data entry, etcProject Management Support: organize and track tasks and deadlines, take and distribute minutes from meetings, coordinate between team members, data entry, etc.

Sales Track - Preferred Internship Project*

Prospect List Building and Outreach: Build a list of potential leads by identifying individuals or businesses that might benefit from the startup offerings, initiate outreach through personalized emails, phone calls, or social media messages, track and update the status of each lead in the CRM system.Sales Materials: Create and update sales materials for the startup including sales deck, one-pager, product demo, case studies, etc

Marketing Track - Preferred Internship Project*

Social Media management: creation of a social media strategy, content calendar, and content (posts, images, videos, articles, etc)Documents Revamping: Revamping the visual presentation of the startup’s external documents to ensure consistency and professionalism. This includes sales deck, pitch deck, product roadmap, articles, email signatures, and more.Graphic Design: Create designs to use in applications such as branding (logo design, brand identity), social media posts, website layouts, icons, UI design, and more.

What excites you the most about working on your chosen project? (200 words maximum)*

0/200

Since you started with ALX, have you started a paid freelancing project (ex. Upwork) or launched a business?*

YesNo

When did you start freelancing or launch your own business?*

Date

Please provide a url link to your resume in pdf format*

You can save you resume in your google or microsoft drive, just be sure to make it a public link.

Please upload your resume here

File needs to be in pdf format please

JF Submission

Status