How to Start a Side Hustle Course

Who is this workshop for? 

If you are in the early stages or an aspiring side hustler, this is for you. 

Whether you are an aspiring creative entrepreneur, an early-stage tech founder, a new freelancer, or if you are interested in entrepreneurship but don’t yet have a specific idea, this course will give you the knowledge to develop the business you want.

Open to all University of Manitoba students, staff, and alumni. 

How does it work? 

Students will meet once a week on Zoom for a 90-minute training session. 

You'll learn the step-by-step process you’ll need to validate your ideal target customer, design your side hustle business model and plan the launch of your new product or service. 

Each week, students will also have access to 1 x 60 minute office hour session per week, where you’ll have the opportunity to get support that is tailored specifically to your side hustle.

You’ll also have access to 1 on 1 coaching during the 6 week course, where you’ll have the opportunity to get support that is tailored specifically to your side hustle.

What topics will we cover? 

• The Side Hustle Portfolio System 
• Customer Discovery 
• Your Business Model 
• Sales Strategies and Tactics
• The Launch 
• The Launch Continued + Backend Systems and Operation

Selection Process

Following the submission of your application, the Stu Clark Centre team will review each application individually to determine 20 students for our How to Start a Side Hustle workshop. 

Our team will be in touch with you about the status of your application once a decision has been made. 

Applications Open for Spring 2026 Side Hustle Cohort!

Are you ready to turn your passion into a side hustle business? 

This six-week virtual course, happening every Tuesday from May 19 through June 23, will give you all the tools you need to start and launch your side hustle business with Jeff Mitchell of Lane Two. 

Open to University of Manitoba students, staff, faculty, and alumni. 

Apply now before April 28, 2026