OUR PROGRAMS
We Offer Many Program Options to Choose From!
Washington Business Week programs provide opportunities for high school students to learn about the fundamentals of business while building job skills.
In 2023, WBW will conduct:
- Two – 5-day virtual day programs with students joining from all over the nation and the world!
- June 26th-30th – Career pathways: Business & Telehealth
- July 10th-14th – Career pathways: Business, Clean Energy & Advanced Business
- One – 5-day in-person overnight program at a college campus in the summer.
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- University of Puget Sound – July 23rd-28th – Career pathways: Business, Clean Energy, and Advanced Business
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- One – 5-day in-person day program at a college campus in the summer.
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- Renton Technical College – August 14th-18th – Career pathways: Business, Telehealth/Healthcare, and Advanced Business
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- In-school programs in rural areas throughout Washington state during the academic year.
At each program, students undertake hands-on projects providing them the opportunity to operate a business and create a new product.
Watch our 2021 promotional video to learn more about the program.
What to Expect…
- Students will be placed in groups of 10-12 peers and mentored by industry leaders and/or college students in their Junior or Senior year.
- U.S. students will earn two (2) elective college credits from Renton Technical College. Classes will be taught by Professor Steven McKinnon in Business, Leadership, and Teamwork.
- Inspiring speakers will motivate and impart vital knowledge multiple times a day during the program.
- Students will run a business simulation electing a company CEO, CFO, Marketing Manager, etc.
- Students will create a marketing video campaign for their product and compete for engagement on YouTube.
- Students will present their business to industry professionals as the culminating project and race against other groups to collect the most investment dollars for the new product.
- We will have fun – students, mentors, speakers, and the entire support team look forward to working with our dynamic and diverse teams of students.
- Students are “at camp” virtually on our platform from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students should expect to spend an additional 2-3 hours working outside of camp with their team to complete their projects Monday-Thursday of camp.
- Students are at camp physically at RTC from 8 am. to 6 p.m.
- WBW is using our new business simulation software and integrating that with Zoom for communication and the college-level Learning Management System Blackboard for a seamless student experience.
Meet our Professor – Dr. McKinnon
Technical College, where he facilitates business classes for the past two years. Prior to Renton Technical College, Dr. McKinnon started his higherEd career at Fayetteville Technical Community College as the Chair of the Business Department.PLEASE BE ADVISED, due to the curriculum remaining consistent across the in-person and virtual programs, students are only able to earn a maximum of two college credits during the 2023 season. Even if students register for multiple pathways – business, advanced business, telehealth, and clean energy, and/or sign-up for multiple camp sessions over the 2022 season, they will only receive a maximum of two college credits for their participation.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, PLEASE BE ADVISED
English Proficiency Policy for WBW Virtual Programs
Washington Business Week is pleased to be able to offer our virtual 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.
COVID-19
The safety of the students, volunteers, staff, and speakers is paramount to WBW. The organization will follow the current guidelines given by the State of Washington and the University location. All students must be vaccinated, not just for COVID-19 but all recommended vaccinations, to attend WBW.
My experience here at WBW was a very fruitful one. I came to WBW hoping to learn about Business and to determine what I wanted to do with my life. I have come away with a greater understanding, a fun experience and the determination that business is the best way to use the talents I possess. I was able to practice the art of communication, and to develop my logic and math skills. I learned that sometimes [it’s] better to spend money, rather than save it. I also learned that there are sometimes when you just have to gracefully accept defeat.
– Joel Karkowski, O’dea High School
WBW 2023 Camp Schedule is now live!
WBW is offering in-person and virtual programs in 2023!