A Gen Z internship placement program for Brands and Agencies

recruiting in advertising, entertainment, communications, and media.

Project 30-30-30

How Project 30-30-30 Works

The Problem We Are Solving for HR Professionals

Bridging the Gen Z talent gap is more critical than ever, especially in the fast-paced world of advertising, communication, entertainment, sports marketing, and production. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, employers face the challenge of effectively training and retaining a generation navigating information overload.

The Solution

Project 30-30-30 directly addresses this by equipping 30 exceptional junior and senior college and Grad students with the industry-specific skills and knowledge they need to thrive - and be placed into an internship.

We provide a curated curriculum led by Forbes 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40 leaders, focused on the digital fluency, creative problem-solving, and strategic thinking essential for your sectors.

With personalized mentorship, a $3,000 stipend, and guaranteed internship placements, this program cultivates talent primed for long-term success within your organization. By investing in these high-potential individuals, your organization gains access to a pipeline of pre-trained, highly motivated Gen Z professionals ready to make immediate and lasting contributions.

Cohort #1 Timeline

  • Fundraiser: January 4th - April 30th, 2025

  • Application Period: March 25th - May 2025

  • Cohort 1 Program: July 2025 - March 2026

Program Overview

8 Class Program

This intense program will give 30 students virtual courses designed to educate career growth, social networking, leadership development, industry insights, and technology & AI. Students receieve case studies to accomplish.

Forbes 30 Under 30 Instructers

Courses will be led by Forbes 30 Under 30, Forbes 40 Under 40, and industry professionals who have worked at companies such as NBCUniversal, Goldman Sachs, Vogue, Walton Isaacson, Target, AT&T, Pepsi Co, Google, Tiktok, many more.

Top Talent for Companies

Project 30-30-30 develops Talent for company partners to have first pick of. Participation as a company can be from offering internships and/or sponsoring.

Paid Internship Placement

Students will get placed into internships at the end of the program. The internships will very from hybrid, remote, part-time to full-time.

Project 30-30-30 Career Tips Video Series

Show Up To Get Hired

Shaneé Marvin, VP of Strategy & Digital at Atom Honey and Director of Strategy at Grand Rapids Gold

Effective Networking In Any Room

Bob Samples, Retired VP Sales & Marketing Former John, Clougherty Packing

Gaining Experience With 0 Experience

Joey Glyshaw, Founder / CEO of ZonFlip one of the Top certified Tiktok Shop agencies and Amazon Shop agencies.

Strategy for Interviews

Scott Cowley, Digital Marketing Professor & Research at Western Michigan University

Program Press Coverage

About the Founder

About Tinashe

Inspired by being named Forbes 30 Under 30 Class 2025 in marketing & advertising 30 days before turning 30, founder Tinashe Chaponda (founder of Sosani Studios and co-founder of Sosani Consulting Group) was inspired to launch the Project 30-30-30 incubator for the future Gen Z business leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. While in college in 2013 - 2018, Tinashe was able to intern at Bronson Healthcare, Stryker Medical, then Goldman Sachs in NYC where he received a return offer.

Tinashe’s Personal Internship Experience and Supporting Others Getting Placed

Chaponda has interned at Bronson Hospital, Stryker Medical and Goldman Sachs. Past students who have interned with Chaponda’s agency, Sosani Studios, have ended up working at top companies, including Google, Eletronics Arts (EA, NBA 2k), Microsoft, and many more.

The Time is Now, for Tomorrow’s Future

With the rapid growth of a digital-first society, fast-advancing technology, and AI; the professional industries are lacking the ability to train and retain the upcoming workforce effectively. Project 30-30-30 was created to combat this and incubate the future managers, leaders, c-suite, and business leaders of tomorrow.

Contact us.

project303030@sosanistudios.com
(269) 250-0278

FAQs

  • Corporate sponsorship packages start at $5,000+, and will include marketing placement, access to our Gen Z email list (1000+), video collaboration with Tinashe Chaponda, and many more.

    Contact project303030@sosanistudios.com to learn more about sponsorship packages.

  • All donations are tax-deductible and paid to our 501(c)3 fiduciary Kzoo Leaders. Contact project303030@sosanistudios.com if you have a special request for your donation receipt or have additional questions.

  • All donors will be added to our Newsletter list. The updates will include scholarship recipients, progress reports on the program, success stories of the cohort, and other ways you can support and get involved. If you did not see the newsletter after you denoted, contact project303030@sosanistudios.com.