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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 world by providing a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Each program provides a unique, immersive experience, fostering skills and understanding while highlighting the interconnectedness of business in the contemporary world.

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Please note, spots are very limited for this program. 

program details

  • Location: Northwest University (Kirkland, WA - 20 minutes from Seattle)

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  • Program Length: 1 week 

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  • Courses & Dates:

    • Business: Jul 13 - Jul 18, 2025​​

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  • Travel:

    • Summer Search will provide transportation - REAL ID or passport is required!​

  • 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

  • Jump into the world of starting and running a business.

  • Tackle real-world challenges and simulations.

  • Participate in collaborative projects.

  • Gain practical skills in marketing, financial decision-making, and business operations.

  • Pick up useful skills in advertising, money decisions, and how businesses run.

  • Get advice and learn by doing.

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STUDENTS WILL GET FROM THIS EXPERIENCE...

  • Teamwork: Work with others on projects and simulations to build teamwork skills.

  • Mentorship: Get advice and guidance from experienced professionals.

  • Problem-Solving: Learn to solve real problems faced by businesses and industries.

  • Connected Learning: See how business is linked in the world today.

thIS EXPERIENCE could be a fit if you...

  • Have or able to get a valid government-issued ID (either a REAL ID or passport)

  • Are looking to learn what it's like to live on a college campus

  • Want to learn more and explore the business field

  • Are looking to build connections with industry professionals and like-minded peers

  • Want to develop leadership skills and self-confidence

resources for this summer EXPERIENCE:

Springboard COVID
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