UMD Pilot Program

Network Matters launches at the University of Maryland in Fall 2026. Here's everything you need to know.

University of Maryland
Launch Campus
75-100
Students in Inaugural Cohort
15-20
Employer Sponsors
September 2026
Program Launch

What the Pilot Includes

  • ✓ 16 peer-learning workshops over the full academic year
  • ✓ Direct access to 15-20 employer sponsors
  • ✓ MattersBot AI coaching platform
  • ✓ Pre/post program assessments
  • ✓ Monthly networking events
  • ✓ Resume book access for employer partners
  • ✓ Founding cohort recognition

Pilot Pricing

$100
per semester

Need-based scholarships available. Cost should never be a barrier.

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Who Should Apply

Great Fit If You...

  • ✓Want to enter the workforce with real professional skills
  • ✓Feel underprepared for networking events or interviews
  • ✓Don't have a built-in professional network
  • ✓Are a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or grad student
  • ✓Are any major — this isn't just for business students

Time Commitment

One workshop every two weeks (2 hours each). Plus optional MattersBot practice on your own schedule.

Total: 4-5 hours per month. Manageable even with a full course load.

Only 100 Spots in the Founding Cohort

Apply now to secure your place in the Fall 2026 class at UMD.

Apply for Fall 2026