WIGGINS INSTITUTE

Entrepreneurship & Life Development

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WIELD

Apprenticeship, Brotherhood & Life Skills for MEN ages 18+

Equipping to unleash entrepreneurial potential.

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The

MANHOOD EXPERIENCE

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Laying the groundwork for elevated ​manhood in thought, word & deed.


3 Day/2 Night residential immersive ​experience for males ages 18 - 24.



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“Young men are being ​bombarded with negative ​images of manhood. It’s time to ​change the narrative.”

Where do young men go to learn to be good MEN?


The WIELD Manhood Experience is led by seasoned ​entrepreneurs, husbands, fathers, business & ​community leaders, providing guidance and ​mentorship for males in the height of transition to ​adulthood.


Intense & fully-immersive, young men take a deep ​dive into the elements of positive manhood: being a ​gentleman, developing discipline, work ethic, ​financial independence, relationship management, ​healthy living, critical thinking & more.


The MANHOOD EXPERIENCE produces life-changing ​results in a short amount of time.




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CHOOSE YOUR SESSION

Oct 27 - 29​

Nov 3 - 5​

Nov 17 - 19​

Dec 15 - 17​

Jan 5 - 7

Jan 19- 21​

Feb 2 - 4

MAR 9 - 11​

MAR 23 - 25​

$499 per session

The journey to the future begins with vision.

WIELD offers development, education and ​direction to young men from all walks of ​life. Our approach is simple - we guide ​participants to the path of innovative ​entrepreneurship or employment and add ​life skills to the mix.


WIELD provides the opportunity to build ​networks in broad array of industries. ​Fellows are fully prepared to "adult," armed ​with the tools and know-how to manage ​their personal & professional lives ​effectively.

Vision
finance technology (fintech) and world economy
WIELD presents real world insight and practical skills that only experienced entrepreneurs can provide

AREAS

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Critical

Thinking

Financial

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Work

Preparedness

Self

Mastery

Definiteness

of Purpose

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Founded by Joel C. Wiggins

Entrepreneur, Author, Educator, Mentor

& Marketplace Influencer

“WIELD is everything I wished was ​available to me when I was coming up. If ​something like this was offered during my ​teenage years, I could have avoided many ​mistakes. This work is important and ​needed. ”


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Cohort Based

WIELD Fellows are like-minded individuals ​working together towards a common ​mission. Cohorts meet in-person for 4 weeks,​ live in WIELD housing, and develop rout​ines and relationships f​or life.

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Experienced Mentorship

WIELD Fellows are the recipients of tutelage and direction from successful business leaders and entrepreneurs in a highly disciplined environment.

Strategy

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Ap​prenticeship

Earn while you learn! WIELD Fellows ​develop entrepreneurial aptitude working ​in a "family business" and receive a ​professional certification in ​Entrepreneuria​l Mindset & Leadership.

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EXPERIENTIAL

Fellows attend sessions in a bustling ​office environment, learning how to ​conduct business and interact with ​professionals.

ELEVATED

Fellows are taught the importance of discipline and image; exercising high standards in thought, word & deed.

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ENGAGING

Fellows work, live and play together, creating bonds, memories and experiences that last a lifetime.

Our Process

Vision

Who are you? What are you purposed to accomplish? We dig deep to help you clarify your vision for your personal and professional life.

Investigation

Discovery, exploration and research allow you to learn the ins and outs of the role or industry in which you choose to conduct business.

Application

Once you determine the ​what, it's time to determine ​the HOW. Start, enhance ​or work in a business with ​the guidance and expertise ​of seasoned entrepreneurs.

Check out the WIELD Booklet

for more information.

2024 FELLOW

COHORT SCHEDULE

INVESTMENT: $5499

includes housing during the cohort, ​training, guest lectures, work-related & ​social activities, apprenticeship with ​professional certification and ​mentoring sessions for 12 months.*

YEAR ROUND

MANHOOD EXPERIENCE

SEPTEMBER

9/9 - 10/4

OCTOBER

10/7 - 11/1


NOVEMBER

11/4 - 11/29


*housing available after initial 30 days for an additional fee for up to 12 months.

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LIVING

EXPerience

LIVING

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HOUSING FOR MEN AGES 18+

STRUCTURE. DISCIPLINE. GROWTH.

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WHAT WE OFFER

WHAT WE OFFER

WIELD Living is a springboard for ​young men to embrace their ​independence in a comfortable yet ​structured environment.


WIELD offers fully furnished and ​move-in ready shared apartments, ​in a secure building in Uptown ​Charlotte.


Housing is available for men ​wanting to learn HOW to live, ​develop relationships & be held ​accountable for their personal ​development.


PERFECT SETUP for:

PERFECT SETUP for:

Discipline

Young ​Professiona​ls

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CO​LLEGE STUDENTS

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HIGH SCHOOL ​GRADUA​TES

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PREPARING FOR ​THE NEXT MOVE

Programs

Living

Apprentice

Fellow

Enrollment Fee

Housing Fee*

Monthly Rate*

Furnished Apartment

Life Skills Development

Weekly Mentoring Sessions

Cohort Sessions (Sept - Apr)

Online Training

Office Use & Access

Professional Certification (12 mos)

Earn While You Learn

Social Events & Outings

Business Trips & Opportunities

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$249 wk

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$700 mo

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*Uptown Charlotte location. Prices subject to change.

CHANGE YOUR WORLD

Admission to WIELD is highly selective. Applicants compete nationally for a spot in a cohort. Cohorts are kept small in order to maintain a personal, hands-on experience.

Applications accepted on a ​rolling basis.

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Contact Us

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101 S Tryon Street

Suite 2700

Charlotte, NC 28280

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contact@thewield.com

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