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Step into leadership. Build a business. Pitch your ideas.
Washington Business Week’s Business Pathway is a high-energy, hands-on summer program where high school students step into executive roles, lead a real-world business simulation, and pitch innovative ideas to investors — all in just one week.
Guided by mentors from the business community, students work through a college-level curriculum focused on leadership, teamwork, critical thinking, and innovation. Whether you’re interested in entrepreneurship or simply want to build skills for any career, Business Week helps you discover your strengths and explore what’s possible.
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What to expect in our Business program:
- Dive into a Real-World Business Simulation
Students form a company and take on executive roles such as CEO, CFO, and CMO. Working in teams of 8–12 students from across the state and around the world, you’ll launch a product, make strategic decisions, and compete in a dynamic business simulation.
- Learn from Business Leaders & Mentors
Throughout the week, you’ll hear from C-level executives, successful alumni, and college professors. Each company is mentored by a business professional who guides students through challenges and shares real-world insights.
- Develop and Pitch a World-Changing Idea
From product development to marketing and finance, you’ll create a new venture and present your work in a simulated investor meeting. The week culminates in a Shark Tank–style pitch to business leaders.
- Build Skills That Last a Lifetime
Students sharpen essential skills including leadership, public speaking, teamwork, critical thinking, networking, finance, entrepreneurship, and marketing, skills that apply to any future path.
- Experience College Life & Build Your Network
Learn on a college campus, experience university-level coursework, and make lifelong friendships. You’ll connect with today’s business leaders and the future leaders sitting next to you.
- Have Fun Along the Way
While we mean business, this is still summer camp. Students enjoy games, social activities, a dance, and free time to relax and connect with others at WBW.
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Who is Business Week for?
Washington Business Week is open to all high school students. The program is great for students on any career pathway, whether you want to go into management, law, art, science, or welding, you'll learn skills that will help you get ahead in your career!
More than 75,000 students have attended Washington Business Week. Our alumni include C-level executives at public companies, scientists, bankers, doctors, justices on the Washington Supreme Court, and many other professionals throughout the world.
How long is Washington Business Week?
WBW has two types of programs. Day programs run from Monday through Friday from 8am - 6pm. Residential (sleepaway/overnight programs) run from Sunday to Friday.
How can I participate?
Simply sign up using this link.
What does it cost?
Tell me more about the college credit?
Students earn two credits from Renton Technical College (RTC) for attending the program. These elective credits are broadly transferable, meaning even if you don't attend RTC you can often use those credits at your college or university.
Students can earn two credits each time they attend WBW, however international students are not eligible to earn credit.
Our College Credit page has more information on earning credit at WBW.
What language is Business Week in?
Washington Business Week is pleased to be able to offer our camp to students from around the world. We welcome you to camp and we are thrilled you have decided to join us. All our students bring a unique perspective, and we are excited to hear yours. This is a fast-paced environment in which students learn and grow together quickly. To successfully participate in this program, you must be fully proficient in English. The WBW program is not designed for non-English speakers. WBW programs are designed to challenge the knowledge and skills you already have with the English language.