7 Cups Academy: Content Development and Marketing (CDM) Program
Hi everyone,
Earlier this month, the 7 Cups Academy went live and its core aim is to provide a platform where our community users can strive towards leadership and professional excellence.
I am excited to introduce and launch the Content Development and Marketing (CDM) Program as the latest addition to the Academy:
Goal: Help generate and market mental health-related content at 7 Cups
Program Description:
The current program focuses on teaching writing tips and social media content creation practices to help generate and shape valued content to be used to aid mental health awareness and support, both at 7 Cups and for any personal projects/opportunities interested trainees may participate in. The program utilizes practical tasks and assignments to combine learned and personal strengths-based skills and lead to experience and contribution within the 7 Cups community.
Program Learning Goals:
The program will aid your understanding of best writing practices essential to creating content that relates to and contributes awareness and support of topics that fall in the mental health industry. It will not only enhance your communication and writing skills but provide a chance to research and generate ideas as well as get to publish finalized articles and content at 7 Cups. Moreover, it will allow you to understand an aspect of SEO based writing applications as well as effective social media marketing strategies that help boost and enhance the valued content you will produce.
Program Outcomes:
The program will result in attaining relevant writing, research, and marketing skills applicable to the mental health-related industry. Be a published and recognized contributor for the 7 Cups platform and be a part of the global mental health awareness and support movement! Earn a program completion certificate and be a proud alumnus of the 7 Cups Academy after graduating from the program. You can also choose to request an additional letter of recommendation. After graduation, gain an opportunity to become a permanent member of the 7 Cups Content Volunteer Team to further enhance your experience!
Requirements to Join:
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Be a Listener for 2 weeks and have at least 10 1-on-1 Chats
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Be a member of the 7 Cups community for at least 1 month.
Note: Although no prior knowledge is required to join and participate in this Content Development and Marketing Program, this program does not aim to teach basic writing skills involving grammar.
Program Duration:
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8 - 12 weeks as per availability/choice (learning and practical work combined)
Program Trial:
Every program participant will be on a two-week trial which will aid in determining whether this program is a good fit for you.
Onboarding Info
We will onboard new trainees every week on Mondays. The first batch will be onboarded on Jan 25, 2021.
Please apply at least 5 days before the start date you prefer. The start date will always be a Monday. Please fill the application accurately (wrong start dates, usernames, or emails will result in rejection)
You will receive the acceptance email 3-4 days before your program start date. You are required to respond to the email and confirm that you can make the commitment to complete the program. Failure to respond will result in rejection of the application and you will need to apply again
To apply, please find the application form here
Updated on July 25, 2021 to update the Listener eligibility criteria,
Updated on August 18, 2021 to update Program Duration as per Updated Structure
Post updated to reflect the Academy acceptance email update on Jan 3, 2022
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Hi thanks for the informing post, it made me even more excited to start!
Eager to join this program..
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Thanks a lot for this post! It sounds like a really good idea πππΌ.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
I didn't see in the description, but would one be able to select the topic? If so, do you think you'd like somewhat edgy (but mindful) content related to how abusive governmental institutions hurt people's mental health and the topic goes unaddressed? I have an intense passion for that topic, and I'm a professional content writer for a selective "content mill" platform.
For that matter, here are the two super thorough and easy-to-use grammar sites my employer had us study, and I hope they can be of help to current writers:
1: https://www.thepunctuationguide.com/
2: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
Happy tapping!
@GentlyHarsh Hi there, yes trainees get to choose their topic. You can also join the 7 Cups Content Team apart from this Program to contribute. While we do not focus on politics, I agree that discussing policy and its impact in a mindful constructive manner may be interesting. Feel welcome to PM me for more support.
Do you have to be a listener or just being a member for well over a month enough not completely sure
@SoulfullyAButterfly
This program sounds amazing. can u tell me how many hours should we dedicate per week?
@YourAngelListener Hi there, the work is pretty flexible and light - and now, you have the choice to select from 8-12 weeks to complete the Program so that helps too. In general, I would say 2-4 hours per week would be great. We also offer extensions and other support which should help - let me know if you have any other questions
My one-on-one chats havenβt been working since I became a listener and signed up on April 1st. Iβve done a lot of other things though. Hopefully that is recognized. π π π
@SoulfullyAButterfly
@Dallady Hi there, for sure! I also encourage you to report this by emailing community@7cups.com
I did, and I found their reply completely infuriating haha. They made a long list of things I HAD TO CHECK AND DO AND RESPOND TO THEM WITH. I was like look I asked for help not the other way around thanks byeeeeeeee.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
@SoulfullyAButterfly How exciting!π
I want to do this