Discovering Business: Summer Programs
Each summer program offered through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion focuses on building upon educational business goals for unrepresented students through a variety of career building exercises. See information below regarding available camps for Summer 2024.
Business Leadership Academy
June 16th-20th, 2024 (Invitation Only)
Business Leadership Academy is a summer residential program for underrepresented incoming freshmen. BLA creates awareness of career opportunities within all business majors, while developing & enhancing leadership skills through collaboration & teamwork.
The Business Leadership Academy provides under-represented, newly admitted freshmen with:
- An introduction to the various majors offered at Walton College of Business;
- Services and support to ensure their success as students;
- Tools to develop awareness of diversity and increasing the extent to which they value its significance;
- Experiential learning on the benefits and functions of team building and cohesiveness; and
- Mentors to support students in their transition from high school to college.
Technology Awareness Program
June 23rd - June 28th, 2024 (9th -12th graders)
Technology Awareness Program is a summer camp for students with interest in technology. TAP is designed to introduce minority students to the field of information systems. The program aims to demonstrate how technology is utilized to create apps, websites, video games, video productions, and fly drones. Students will have an opportunity to participate in the preparation and presentation of a challenging team project.
Accelerated Career Awareness Program
July 14th - July 19th, 2024 (10th -12th graders)
The primary objective of ACAP is to increase the understanding of accounting and business career opportunities among high school students from underrepresented ethnic groups. Through ACAP’s efforts, students have received educational enrichment experiences and practical help needed for college preparation and a career in accounting. The ACAP program is free to students and provides a unique opportunity to connect and expose minority high school students through an intense but fun, week long program that introduces students to accounting, finance, economics, technology and management while providing the foundation of financial literacy and the development of interpersonal skills.
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