COLUMBUS, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—Ohio Business Week (OBW) is thrilled to announce its 2024 summer business program, a premier experience designed to ignite the potential of high school students across the state.
OBW is committed to creating a hands-on experiential environment that educates, empowers, and encourages a diverse population of high school students to recognize and achieve their potential. The program brings together business leaders, educators, students, and community volunteers to teach and inspire one another to be responsible employees, employers, and citizens.
The program places up to 200 high school students in a dynamic simulation where they compete as industry professionals, sharpen communication skills, and face real-world challenges. With the guidance of a volunteer mentor from the business community, students gain a competitive edge in college preparation, workplace readiness, and overall life success.
The week-long residential program will be held at Bowling Green State University from June 16-21, 2024. The program focuses on skills in entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Students undertake hands-on projects, providing them the opportunity to operate a business and create a new product or service complete with a business plan, financials, marketing materials, a website, and a commercial. The week concludes with a public tradeshow and presentation judging.
Interested students can apply online at OhioBusinessWeek.org. Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite your potential and prepare for a successful future in the business world.