Washington Business Week

Washington Business Week: Summer College

WBW programs are six-day, five-night immersive experiences including curriculum, mentorship, room & board, 2 college credits. Programs begin on Sunday and end Friday.

 
 

Age Range:

Rising Juniors and Seniors

Location:

Washington State

Trip Duration:

1 Week

Dates:

July 11th- July 17th

ID Needed:

NY REAL ID

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participation requirements

  • Application Link here

  • Before the experience YOU WILL need to complete the Student Form that asks:

    - Why are you interested in attending

    - What career would you like to have after school?

    - Post-High School Plans

    - Club Membership

    - Special Accomidations/Requests

    - Shirt Size

    - Roommate request

    -- (you can request a specific roommate, however, WBW has been advised to house our participants with fellow Summer Searchers not from their high schools when possible)

    - Text Message Opt-in

    - Code of Conduct Agreement

    Before the experience YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN will need to complete the Parent / Gaurdian form that asks them:

    - Special Accomidations/Requests

    - If they want to support WBW as a volunteer or donor

    - Your Medical Information (medication, allergies, simple medical history)

    - Medical Insurance

    -- (if you don’t have medical insurance then still complete the form by entering “N/A” and then also let your mentor know so they can let the summer experience team know)

    - Dietary Restrictions

    - Emergency Contact

    -- (In the case of an emergency or early departure, Summer Search is the initial contact and will contact your parent/guardian.)

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About the Program

Summer College

All WBW programs are cohort-based mentor supported experiential education programs. Teams of 8 -12 students work to solve real-world problems with the support of an industry expert, competing against other teams. Students receive just-in-time instruction through workshops led by the business professionals & education community in topics like Teamwork, Leadership Styles, Networking, Personal Finance, and more. Current Programs include: • Business - Leadership development program that exposes students to many career pathways under the framework of leading a business and launching a new one. Students develop self-efficacy, leadership & teamwork skills, career direction, academic skills, an understanding of business & entrepreneurship. Open to all students from rising freshman to recently graduates. • Advanced Business – Using the WBW model, students develop their skills further by working on real-world startup principles. Open to previous WBW students from rising Sophomores to Graduated Seniors

  • This is an intensive summer program that will provide you with a college prep experience, allow you to improve your academic skills, and leave you with easily transferrable college credits!

    In the classroom, you can look forward to lectures, hands-on activities, guest speakers, and field trips.

  • July 11th- July 17th

  • Students will stay on campus in dorms.

  • This is an open enrollment program, which means non-Summer Searchers will be able to join your group and you’ll meet folks from diverse backgrounds. There may be a couple of other Summer Searchers attending the same program, but most people will probably not know each other!

  • Phones and other electronic devices are available for use. You may want to bring a laptop if you have one. If you need to borrow one from Summer Search, let your mentor know!

    In case of emergency, please use our 24/7 hotline - Summer on Call. Learn more about this service here.

  • You will travel via airplane to Spokane, or the Greater Seatlle area

  • We recommend having $35-100 for personal spending. You may want to buy snacks or souvenirs!

  • Click here to view the SU x Summer Search packing list. A guide to the equipment we provide can be found on our FAQs + Resources page, along with other helpful links and info — check it out!

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“I hope I impacted my students by encouraging them to really think differently. Like keep opening doors, keep questioning why things are the way they are. Education is a powerful tool.”
— Summer Search Alumnus

Summer Search provides a variety of resources to support you in preparing for your Summer Experience. From travel tips to what to expect from outdoor activities to live events, we got you!

Remember that your mentor is always your best resource! Reach out if you have any questions or need help with your application.

Need to schedule office hours with the Summer Team? Create a Calendly appointment here!

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