Designed for young women who are rising juniors or seniors in high school, the five-day residential course/experience on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus includes hands-on activities to promote team building and skills in leadership, confidence and negotiation. The program will introduce students to the business principles of economics, strategy, marketing, supply chain and finance, while other fun and engaging activities provide a glimpse of life as a Purdue Boilermaker.

 Dates are July 14-19 OR July 21-26, 2024 

Applications opened December 1, closes when full or by May 1, 2024

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Krannert’s Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Management, in partnership with the Purdue University Summer College for High School Students is hosting an exciting summer program for college credit, Empowering Women in Business. The program will introduce students to the business principles of economics, strategy, marketing, supply chain and finance – while other fun and engaging activities provide a glimpse of life as a Purdue Boilermaker. Application fee is $60 but financial assistance is available, if needed.

Participants have the opportunity to explore potential careers in business and entrepreneurship through hands-on learning experiences and learn to navigate their way through gender challenges by engaging in confidence and empowerment role-plays. The students will be responsible for designing a business and creating a sales pitch to present to potential investors. July 14-19 OR July 21-26, 2024 

What to Expect? By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explore potential careers in business and entrepreneurship through hands-on learning experiences

• Develop a toolkit to navigate your way through challenges in everyday life with confidence

• Apply your new skills and imagination to design a business and create a sales pitch to potential investors

• Interact with Purdue students, faculty and alumni

• Experience life as a college student

Reviews from previous attendees

• “It opened my eyes to how many ways you can put your passion into business.”

• ”It was a neat opportunity to learn more about business with women’s empowerment mixed in.”

• “I had a fun experience at this retreat, both with campers, counselors and activities. I also learned a lot about business and business careers.

Applications opened December 1, closes May 1, 2024

Click below to learn more on how to apply.

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