Washington Business week
Washington Business Week is an educational program designed to empower high school students with real-world professional experience. During this week-long immersive event, participants engage in a variety of hands-on activities. Through teamwork, mentorship from industry professionals, and exposure to career-related concepts, students gain valuable insights into the professional world and foster their leadership abilities. Washington Business Week aims to prepare young minds for future success in the business, healthcare, and clean energy worlds by providing a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Each program provides a unique, immersive experience, fostering skills and understanding within their respective fields while highlighting the interconnectedness of business and healthcare in the contemporary world.
Please note, spots are very limited for this program.
program details
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Location: University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA
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Program Length: 1 week
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Courses & Dates:
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Business: Aug 4 - Aug 9
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Telehealth/Healthcare: TBA - check back soon!
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Travel:
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Summer Search will provide flight transportation - a government-issued ID is required!
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Participant Mix: Mix of students from across the country. You may not have another Summer Searcher in your chosen field.
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Accommodations: Dorms, sharing a room with other participant(s)
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Bathrooms: Shared dorm bathrooms
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Phone Access: You'll have your phone throughout the program
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COVID Policy: TBA
program ACTIVITIES
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Healthcare Program:
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Explore the evolving healthcare landscape.
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Emphasize the intersection of technology and healthcare delivery.
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Look closely at telehealth solutions.
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Engage in hands-on projects and case studies.
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Understand how new ideas in healthcare can make a difference for patients.
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Business Program:
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Jump into the world of starting and running a business.
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Tackle real-world challenges and simulations.
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Participate in collaborative projects.
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Gain practical skills in marketing, financial decision-making, and business operations.
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Pick up useful skills in advertising, money decisions, and how businesses run.
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Get advice and learn by doing.
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STUDENTS WILL GET FROM THIS EXPERIENCE...
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Teamwork: Work with others on projects and simulations to build teamwork skills.
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Mentorship: Get advice and guidance from experienced professionals.
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Problem-Solving: Learn to solve real problems faced by businesses and industries.
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Connected Learning: See how business and healthcare are all linked in the world today.
thIS EXPERIENCE could be a fit if you...
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Have or able to get a valid government-issued ID (like a REAL ID)
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Are looking to learn what it's like to live on a college campus
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Are interested in a specific career field you want to learn and explore more about
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Are looking to build connections with industry professionals and like-minded peers
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Want to develop leadership skills and self-confidence