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WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW TO PURSUE A CAREER IN

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WHAT’S INSIDE What You Need to Know About the Future of Finance....................................... 38 Are You a Teen Entrepreneur? These Organizations Can Help......................... 38 Career Profile: Will Seaton........................................................................................ 38 Your Future in Business, What Can You Earn?...................................................... 38 10 Startups on the Forefront of the Business World.......................................... 38 Business Scholarships for High School Students................................................ 38 Useful Links for Students Interested in Business................................................ 38

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FUTURE OF FINANCE

By Michael Markert

re you interested in a career in finance?

leaders will be more technology wizards than the stuffy suit

Traditionally, finance has attracted some

wearers of the past.

of the sharpest minds coming out of college

You have probably already seen some of the changes

and has provided a great opportunity for

already. Touchless payments are one small example of a

hard workers and fast learners to earn a

new technology that has improved the finance industry. It

great salary early on while also providing

may seem like just a gimmick, but that simple wave of your

limitless growth potential.

debit card instead of swiping the magnetic strip has already

Like almost every industry, rapidly accelerating technology

drastically cut down the issuing bank’s exposure to fraud

is changing the landscape as well as the skills needed in the

and theft.

financial world. In years past, networking skills, salesmanship,

That’s just scratching the service though – let’s look at

and sometimes even a good golf game were prerequisites for

what else is coming to the finance industry, and the skills

the job. Looking ahead, those with vastly different skill sets

that will be in demand in the 21st century.

will often be the ones winning the finance game.

The future of finance rests in changing technology.

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1. NEO BANKS

Business acumen and solid communication skills will

Neo Bank is the term used to describe a new class of bank

probably never be out of fashion, but tomorrow’s finance

that exists solely on line. These banks have no physical

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branches and customers access their accounts usually

thinking about artificial intelligence, but their biggest

through a smartphone app. While this may seem like only

contribution may actually end up being in the finance world.

a convenience, in many developing markets throughout the

Both the financial advisors and stock traders of tomorrow

globe, traditional banks have yet to find a way to provide

will be using A.I. more than the traditional tools of their

value to their customers like they do in the developed world.

trade. Goldman Sachs already has a division of A.I. powered

Nubank in Brazil is one such example of these banks.

stock traders and many firms are switching to robo advisors

Nubank was founded by a Stanford engineering grad who

to service their clients. Again, there is enormous potential

spent the first decade of his life amidst the drug wars in

to build an extremely lucrative career at the intersection of

Medellin, Colombia. While in grad school he was recruited

A.I. and finance.

by a venture capital firm to scout Brazil for potential startup investment opportunities. He couldn’t find any because

5. INTEGRATED PAYMENTS AND IMBEDDED FINTECH

they were all hampered by Brazil’s lousy banking system,

In the future, many financial products will not be offered

and thus his idea was born.

as stand alone solutions, but will be integrated within other

For the tech savvy and entrepreneurial minded finance grad, neo banks offer a once in a generation opportunity.

products and services. We have already seen the beginnings of this phenomenon with the advent of services such as Apple Pay Cash and payments within apps such as Facebook.

2. CRYPTOCURRENCY

The future is going to involve an even more seamless

Cryptocurrency is also shaking up the finance world. In just

experience between finance and the goods and services we

a few short years it has gone from being mostly ignored by

use everyday. Many companies and other institutions are

the mainstream financial institutions to being embraced by

even developing their own cryptocurrency coin, including

the big banks such as J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs, and

one backed by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

even getting their own ticker on CNBC.

Woz’s coin is related to making it easier for people to

Much like the neo banks, cryptocurrency opens up the

finance energy efficiency projects such as solar and wind

same opportunities that once were only offered to the

power, for example, which as we will see next offers yet

wealthy to everyone. Crypto reduces friction, increases

another spectacular opportunity.

efficiency, eliminates fraud and theft and has the potential to democratize finance for all.

6. ESG INVESTING

The promise has not been yet fully realized however, and a

ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance.

new generation of talent is needed to fully usher in the next

Investors are increasingly becoming much more aware of

era of finance.

what they are investing in and avoiding corporations and companies that do not align with their own personal values.

3. BLOCKCHAIN AND SMART CONTRACTS

ESG metrics are not part of the required reporting by

Blockchain is the underlying technology that powers

publicly traded companies, but investors from major

cryptocurrencies, but there are also numerous other

institutions to everyday people with a 401k are demanding

applications in finance. Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have

such transparency. As issues such as climate change and

had their moment in the last year or so, but mostly attached

human rights become more and more salient, investors will

to digital art.

demand more and more ESG related compliance.

The same framework will be coming to finance in the near

Those interested in social justice will have an opportunity

future in the form of smart contracts that automatically

to exact massive change in the financial world that has not

execute when predetermined conditions are met. For

been available before.

example, the clunky and time consuming closing meetings your parents probably had to sit through with their real

This article has barely scratched the surface of what is

estate agent and banker to finalize the purchase of a home

coming to the finance industry and the opportunities it will

will be replaced by a sleep smart contract that saves time,

make available to young talent in the next few decades. The

increases efficiency and cuts costs for everyone.

future of finance will be all about using technology to do the job in a much safer, cleaner and efficient manner. If you

4. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

are a hard worker and a problem solver, you may want to

Self driving cars are what usually comes to mind first when

consider a career in finance.

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ARE YOU A TEEN ENTREPRENEUR? THESE ORGANIZATIONS CAN HELP

By Johnathan D. Kindall

o you have an idea for an invention but aren’t

listed below. Each of these organizations, whether they’re an

sure of how to follow through? Are you a teen

incubator, mentorship program or something else entirely,

entrepreneur in need of mentorship or funding?

are dedicated to helping students like you achieve their

Do you have a business idea that is going to help

dreams. No matter your interest – finance, tech, management

change the world?

or something else cutting edge and new – these organizations

If so, consider looking into the organizations that we’ve

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can help you turn your entrepreneurship dreams into a reality.

Take a look and start planning your next move today!

schools and colleges around the globe. With a 75-year

1. BETA BOWL

history, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten

Beta Bowl offers virtual entrepreneurship programs for teens. Their educational enrichment programs (featured

million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals since it was founded in 1946.

in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, & more) take

5. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

teens through the process of building a business idea

Future Business Leaders of America is the largest business

from inception to launch. Students come out with concrete

Career and Technical Student Organization in the world.

deliverables, an impressive resume booster and college

The aim is to inspire and prepare students to become

application differentiator, robust business acumen, and a

community-minded business leaders in a global society

host of valuable skills that will help them in their personal,

through relevant career preparation and leadership

educational, and professional futures.

experiences.

2. BETA CAMP

6. LAUNCHX

BETA Camp is a 6-week virtual entrepreneurship bootcamp

LaunchX is the top high school entrepreneurship summer

where teens 12-18 build revenue-generating startups. The

program, equipping high school students with the skills

program is taught by world-class instructors, industry

and mindset to launch a real company. Students are trained

professionals, and entrepreneurs from companies like

with the skills and innovative thinking to gain real traction

Google, Apple, IKEA, Meta, Doordash, and Mckinsey.

through an actual product offering and sales, laying the

Several alumni leave the programs with thousands in

foundation for a successful business.

revenue and over the next months have raised 150k-1.5M in

7. LEANGAP

seed funding.

Leangap turns ambitious teenagers into startup founders.

3. THE COURAGEOUS BRAND

Their programs help teens launch an impactful startup

This program will set teens up for success as an

with the guidance of mentors who have launched startups

entrepreneur over the course of our 8 week business

themselves. With Leangap, you’ll acquire real customers

incubator. Each week students will focus on building out a

and engage with genuine investors away from a classroom

new portion of their business including marketing, sales,

setting, empowering you to be a true leader.

brand building, offer design/client retention, finance/legal,

8. NETWORK FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

scaling a business and team building. Attendees will have weekly class sessions and weekly assignments directly related to their specific business plan and the needs of their business.

NFTE is a global educational nonprofit focused on bringing the power of entrepreneurship to youth in low-income communities. NFTE’s rigorous programs are taught by a highly trained Teacher Corps, and NFTE students are

4. DECA

supported by a diverse Volunteer Corps drawn from

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in

the local community, including business leaders and

marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high

entrepreneurs.

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What does a typical day look like for you?

Because things only happen at a startup if my teammates and I do it, I have a lot of control over my daily schedule. Every day, I make sure to talk to someone using our product, so I always know where we need to improve. I spend the rest of my time designing new features with our Engineering team, meeting interested customers with our Sales team to demonstrate how our product can help and doing my own research into how I think our product should develop in 6 months, 1 year, or 5 years.

What about the future of your industry excites you most?

Data science is applicable to everything. Working in this role has helped me to have a good understanding of how you can quantify or measure the most important dimensions of your goal, how you can apply statistical techniques to determine your confidence in a decision or data point and how to develop

CAREER PROFILE:

good sense when delivering the right metric or insight to the right person in the most helpful way. In the future, we’ll be able to do even more with data, but the industry needs smart, reflective people to ensure that data is being used in the right way, for good purposes. Joining the industry now means you

Will Seaton

can help to define what that right way is.

What is your current position?

before starting your own journey?

I’m the Head of Product and a data scientist at a legal

Data science is easy to get started in and difficult to master.

technology startup called DraftWise, trying to help law

Everyone can and should have some understanding of how

firms create higher-quality contracts for their clients.

data works in today’s world, but once you start down this

What’s one thing about your field that you wish you knew

path, you realize the incredible depth of the field available to How did you get to where you are today? Did you

you. You could be performing quick, intelligent calculations

expect this to be your career path?

for a daily business report or you could be developing natural

I thought I would end up in a totally different career,

language models trying to imitate human speech! There are so

but one summer during college, I interned for a social networking startup, interviewing users and trying to understand what they wanted in their ideal social network. This initial interest in how software

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many challenges, but every level of data science provides its own rewards.

What other advice do you have for students who want to

could help people led to my first job after school

pursue a future in your industry?

at a fast-growing data analytics company, using

If you want to explore data science, take advantage of the

software and data to help people in their roles. I

incredible resources freely available on the Internet. There

kept following what interested me, working with

are so many tutorials, classes, and guides online that can

different industries, on different products within the

teach you the basics of coding, statistics or data engineering

company and in different countries until I ultimately

in order to get started. After that, just start analyzing data that

realized I loved the analytical challenge of using data

you’re interested in! Even small projects that interest you will

to make the best decision. I went back to school for

build your experience and skills, opening new questions and

a Master’s degree in data science to deepen my skills

harder challenges. Lastly, try to create or join a data science

in performing this analysis and now feel lucky to

community with friends. Having a second person to examine

spend my time designing ways that data can help my

and refine your work will make the work better, help you to

product’s users.

learn and make it all more fun.

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Your Future in Business: WHAT CAN YOU EARN?

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

very year, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics

and accountants, as demand for such services are expected

publishes data related to job trends across

to increase in the face of a growing globalized economy and

a number of different industries. This data

complex tax and regulatory field. Additionally, the increased

includes information on occupation growth,

use of market research and data in financial operations and

the minimum level of education required for

beyond will increase demand for jobs such as data analysts

certain jobs and the annual median earnings

and market researchers.

for workers in a specific field.

In 2020, the median annual wage for U.S. workers in

If you’re looking forward to a career in business, there’s

business and finance was $72, 250, almost twice that of

good news. Jobs in the Business and Financial sector are

the national median annual wage. The median annual wage

projected to grow by about 8% in this decade, adding more

for workers in management was even greater, at $109,670.

than 750,000 jobs between 2020 and 2030. Management

This is significantly higher than the annual median wage of

occupations will grow at a 9% rate of increase, adding around

$41,950.

900,000 new jobs.

Many of these new jobs will come in the form of auditors

Take a look at the selected jobs below, and see what you could earn with a future in business!

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MEDIAN ANNUAL WAGES FOR SELECTED BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS JOB SUMMARY

OCCUPATION

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ENTRY LEVEL EDUCATION

2020 MEDIAN PAY

ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING MANAGER

Architectural and engineering managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in architectural and engineering companies.

Bachelor’s Degree

$149,530

ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR

Accountants and auditors prepare and examine financial records.

Bachelor’s Degree

$73,560

CLAIM ADJUSTER AND APPRAISER

Claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators evaluate insurance claims.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

$68,130

COST ESTIMATOR

Cost estimators collect and analyze data in order to assess the time, money, materials, and labor required to make a product or provide a service.

Bachelor’s Degree

$66,610

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPLE

Elementary, middle, and high school principals oversee all school operations, including daily school activities.

Master’s Degree

$98,490

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Financial analysts guide businesses and individuals in decisions about expending money to attain profit.

Bachelor’s Degree

$83,660

INSURANCE UNDERWRITER

Insurance underwriters evaluate insurance applications and decide whether to provide insurance, and under what terms.

Bachelor’s Degree

$71,790

LOGISTICIAN

Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain.

Bachelor’s Degree

$76,270

NATURAL SCIENCES MANAGER

Natural sciences managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists.

Bachelor’s Degree

$137,940

PROPERTY MANAGER

Property, real estate, and community association managers take care of the many aspects of residential, commercial, or industrial properties.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

$59,660

PURCHASING AGENT

Buyers and purchasing agents buy products and services for organizations.

Bachelor’s Degree

$72,270

SALES MANAGER

Sales managers direct organizations’ sales teams.

Bachelor’s Degree

$132,290

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10 STARTUPS ON THE FOREFRONT OF THE BUSINESS WORLD

usiness, finance and marketing positions are

an eye on. Who knows, you may end up working for one of

changing every day. Industries across the globe

these companies some day! Or perhaps you’ll start your own

are growing faster than ever before, and as

company and change the face of business as we know it.

sectors of the economy continue to globalize

Either way we hope that these startups on the forefront

and adopt new technologies, it can sometimes

of the corporate world spark your imagination and get you

be hard to keep up.

excited about your future in business!

While older corporations are often able to embrace change and stay relevant, there is always the risk of being replaced

1. ACROLINX

or surpassed by new companies. Hundreds of startups — all

Acrolinx uses artificial intelligence to help companies like

looking to change, better or disrupt their respective industries

Google, Facebook and IBM create content that’s scalable

– are formed every year, and a few of these eventually break

and on-band. Using complex artificial intelligence systems,

through and become a household name, erupting onto the

Acrolinx has unique language tools that read all the content

scene and changing their industry forever.

on a brand’s website or platform and then can then give

Below are 10 different startups in the business, finance, sales and marketing fields that we think are worth keeping

real-time feedback on how to improve that content and make it more effective.

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5. LINKFIRE If you’ve ever pre-saved a new song from a link in your favorite artist’s Instagram, you may have encountered Linkfire before. Founded in 2014, Linkfire aims to streamline and revolutionize the business of music promotion and helps artists of all sizes connect with their fans across a number of apps and platforms.

6. SUPLARI Suplari is a Seattle-based fintech startup that combines machine learning and finance. Using AI, algorithms and other machine learning methods to help users manage their money, Supalri primarily offers businesses a way to analyze trends and understand where money is being wasted or spent inefficiently. Some of their clients include Wayfair, Nordstrom and Spending Tree.

7. TRUEBILL This Washington D.C. startup is saving customers money by keeping them informed of their spending. One of their most popular features is the ability to display you all the different subscriptions that you’re paying – even ones you didn’t know you signed up for – and helping you cancel ones you don’t need or want.

2. COMMONBOND Commonbond is a lending startup that helps students

8. SOLIDUS LABS

manage and understand their loans. Working with

Solidus Labs is New York-based that helps prevent fraud

students from their first day of college all the way through

on digital exchanges and cryptocurrency trading apps.

their post-graduate refinancing, Commonbond offers

They also provide services to government agencies,

transparent and understandable solutions to users of

automatically marking any suspicious activity. Solidus

all kinds. Commonbond also covers educational costs of

Labs has an estimated $5 million in annual revenue.

children in the developing world through their partnership with Pencils of Promise.

9. VENMO One of the most successful startups on this list, Venmo

3. DATABRICKS

is a financial application that allows users to quickly and

Databricks uses data science, data engineering, data

easily send money. Venmo can be used to split bills, pay

analytics and fully-staffed business teams to help companies

rent and even make purchases at businesses, and with

capture, use and understand their data. The San Francisco-

the ability to quickly and easily transfer your money to

based company was founded in 2013 and has seen an

a bank account, it is one of the best options for quickly

absolutely explosive amount of growth in the last 5 years. It

paying friends and family.

is one of the leading data analytics startups in the world.

10. ZENCITY 4. GIMI

Zencity was founded in 2015 in Tel Aviv, Israel. By linking

With its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Gimi is a

resident data to their local government, the platform

company that aims to teach young people how to track,

provides a civic engagement platform that enables

save and spend their money. The company was founded

governments and law enforcement agencies to better

in 2014. Parents can use the app to pay children for their

manage their city and country with data-driven analytics.

chores and then teach them how to manage that pocket

More than 150 cities and countries around the world use

money efficiently.

Zencity’s data solutions.

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YOUR FUTURE IN BUSINESS: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS igher education can be vital for students

Some of the scholarships listed here have deadlines quickly

who want to explore a future in business,

approaching or require specific prerequisites for application,

finance, management or marketing. And

so be sure to read the terms of the scholarship fully before

while it’s certainly possible to start your own

applying. We also encourage you to seek out opportunities

company and become an industry leader

closer to home, as many local communities and regions have

without ever stepping foot in a college, it’s

medical scholarships available to students specifically from

still a somewhat risky option. Success stories

their area.

like Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk are the exception not the

Additionally, if you’ve already applied to a college or

rule, and a college degree is still highly recommended for

university, be sure to check whether or not they have

students who are looking to pursue a future in business.

any business-specific scholarships. Many colleges and

However, like in all disciplines, the cost of higher education

universities have business colleges that offer their own aid

is only growing more expensive. That’s why we’ve put

and opportunities, so be sure to ask the colleges you’re

together this list of business scholarships for high school

interested in if they have any such programs or scholarships

students and teens!

available.

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A&F Business Consultants

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Scholarship

Diamond Challenge for High

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School Entrepreneurs

Robert J. Yourzak Project Management Scholarship Award

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Adore Me Scholarship

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Future of Business Scholarship

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AfterCollege Business Student

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High School Fed Challenge

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L AGR ANT Foundation

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SIL A Postsecondar y College Scholarship

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The Blue Ocean

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Scholarship Program

Foundation Media Fellows

Entrepreneurship Competition

Scholarship »

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Breanden Beneschott

Mildred C. Hanson SIOR Memorial Scholarship

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Ambitious Entrepreneurs Scholarship

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Party Headphones Business-

Cargill Global Scholars

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Women in Public Finance Scholarship

Program for U.S. Students

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Paul S. Mills Scholarship

David R. Parsley Scholarship

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Ritchie-Jennings Memorial

Fund for Supply Chain

Wharton Global High School Investment Competition

Forward Student Scholarship »

Washington Media Scholars

Scholarship

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US Small Business

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BUSINESS SUMMER PROGR AMS BETA CAMP: SUMMER ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP | $1,500 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG Online Six Weeks

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BETA Camp is a 6-week virtual entrepreneurship bootcamp where teens 12-18 build revenue-generating startups. The program is taught by world-class instructors, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs from companies like Google, Apple, IKEA, Meta, Doordash, and Mckinsey. Students walk away with a startup with real customers and revenue, connections to internships, and lifelong friends from around the world.

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CASE WESTERN RESERVE PRE-COLLEGE ONLINE PROGR AM |

$695 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Online Two Weeks, Four Weeks

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At City Football Leadership Institute, we provide ambitious, sport-minded young students with an immersive and inspiring experience at the heart of the global sporting industry. The curriculum is organized around key pillars of sport, business and personal growth. Each day will focus on a theme, from leadership to entrepreneurship, or a deep dive into psychology or branding.

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The Columbia Business School Enrichment Program helps you discover the business area that’s right for you. You will experience an Ivy League education through one of the nation’s top business schools, hear from a faculty of leaders and expert practitioners renowned in their fields, and receive a Certificate of Completion from Columbia Business School. All courses are 100% online and offer support from mentors to enrich your learning experience. Learn more »

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This experience culminates with a case study presentation where you’ll put what you’ve learned into practice with a panel of business leaders. Upon completion, students will earn 3 college credits from Hult International Business School - one of Europe’s elite business schools. Learn more »

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$1,495 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Online Two Weeks, Four Weeks

Thinking about going into the field of entrepreneurship or international relations? If you are intrigued by either subject and would like to explore it before college, here is your chance. Georgetown University offers pre-college online courses for high school students ages 13 and older. Each course features dynamic video lessons by renowned Georgetown faculty and access to mentors. The program is available year-round, and the online format enables you to study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace. Learn more »

IMMERSE EDUCATION SUMMER PROGR AMMES: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT immerse.education/business-management-summer-school/cambridge

$3,294 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th In-Person or Online

Immerse Education’s Summer Programmes are great for students aged 13-18 with a keen interest in exploring a career in Business Management. Programmes range in length from 2 to 8 weeks and are offered in Cambridge, London, Oxford, Sydney, or online. Learn more »

Two Weeks to Eight Weeks

LAUNCHX ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGR AM | In-Person: $9,250, Online: $5,980 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th In-Person or Online In-Person: Four Weeks, Online: Five Weeks

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LaunchX is the top high school entrepreneurship summer program, equipping students with the skills and mindset to launch a real company.

We provide the hands-on education of top resources and community that equips students in the skills and innovative thinking that allow founders to create successful businesses. Students are challenged to create a real startup in a team of action-oriented peers, going from idea to execution and impact. Learn more »

LEANGAP: SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL ENTREPRENEURSHIP & TECHNOLOGY PROGR AM leangap.org

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Leangap ® turns ambitious teenagers like you into startup founders. We help you launch an

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With Leangap, you’ll acquire real customers and engage with genuine investors beyond the classroom setting, empowering you to become a true leader where it counts. Come meet your future co-founders and launch your first of many companies! Learn more »

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PARSONS PARIS ONLINE COURSES |

$1,195 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College Online One Week, Two Weeks, Four Weeks

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Parsons Paris offers an array of online courses - from design and business to sustainable fashion - that opens the door to this exciting world. Learn the history of fashion, how trends are made, and understand the skills you need to pursue a career. Get inspired by fashion leaders who share their insider knowledge, and join a like-minded group of students. Earn a Certificate of Completion from Parsons Paris. Learn more »

PROJECT ENDEAVOR: WALL STREET IN NEW YORK CIT Y projectendeavorprograms.com/wall-street

$5,795 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th In-Person Two Weeks

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New York City is the best setting for an ultimate summer experience pursuing your passion for finance and to let your inner banker take command! Featuring Top Wall Street Executives, Clearing Houses, Venture Capital Groups and Investment Bankers, you will have access to and learn from the best. It’s an amazing chance to get a close up look at the industry that will help you build confidence for college. It’s sure to be filled with new friends and unforgettable experiences. Learn more »

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TEACH ME WALL STREET SUMMER BOOT CAMPS |

$350 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Online One Week, Two Weeks, Three Weeks, Four Weeks

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teachmewallstreet.com/summer-camp

Our Summer Boot Camp offers four programs: Wall Street 101 - Explore how Wall Street works, who the players are, and the basics of stocks and bonds; Investing and Trading - Learn the best investment strategies to grow your money. Learn analysis to find these investments; Cryptocurrencies - Focus on evolving technologies, jobs and digital currencies as they relate to Wall Street and investing; and Budgeting and Beyond - Learn how to create and manage a budget, avoid financial pitfalls, and handle other real-world money matters. Learn more »

UC SAN DIEGO: BUSINESS RESEARCH FOR INNOVATION AND GROWTH researchscholars.ucsd.edu

$2,500 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Online Three Weeks

Business Research for Innovation and Growth: through a combination of discussions, real-life venture case studies, and venture simulations developed at the top universities, this course prepares students for careers and advanced education in business, entrepreneurship, and management with a solid grounding in fundamentals. Students immerse themselves in the topics of business innovation, venture financing, and growth strategy. Simulations provide experience in the dynamics of a business venture and the challenges of raising money, leading an organization, and building wealth for founders and stakeholders. Learn more »

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSIT Y ONLINE IMMERSION PROGR AMS wfuonline.precollegeprograms.org

$995 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Online Two Weeks, Four Weeks

Join Wake Forest University’s Pre-College Online Program. Our business course, designed by award-winning Wake Forest professor Dr. Dan Fogel, invites you to explore the tools of innovation, how businesses create products, and how they compete. Discover the ways FinTech, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain are changing the future of investing in our finance course, taught by Wake Forest’s Stephan D. Shipe, PhD. Learn through engaging videos, receive mentor support, and earn a Certificate of Completion from Wake Forest.

Learn more »

WORLD SCHOLARS ACADEMY | BUSINESS SUMMER COURSES worldscholarsacademy.com/business-courses $2,495

Join our elite summer business programs introducing state-of-the-art concepts in

7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

economics, finance, investment, and entrepreneurship taught by world-leading

Online Two Weeks

professional scholars. Discover your future career path and accelerate your success with one-to-one academic guidance, collaborations with other exceptional students, and highlevel instruction from the world’s most accomplished educators. Eligible students receive letters of recommendation directly from their instructor for university applications and work experience. Live online programs are available for aspiring business leaders ages 12 18. Learn more » 2022 TeenLife Guide to Your Future In Business

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BUSINESS COLLEGES EU BUSINESS SCHOOL |

euruni.edu

Established in 1973, EU Business School (EU) is an international, professionally accredited, highVaries

ranking business school with campuses in Barcelona, Geneva, Montreux, Munich and online.

Private

focus on business administration, communication, tourism management, international business,

Various Locations in Europe

We offer foundation, bachelor’s, master’s, MBA, DBA and further education programs which marketing, finance, digital business and entrepreneurship, among others. We provide small, dynamic classes in English.

Our experiential and pragmatic approach to business education together with the EU’s global network prepares students for careers in today’s rapidly evolving and globalized business world. The EU Business School has a multicultural student body that represents more than 100 nationalities, and a 27,000-strong alumni network. Our small class sizes promote personalized and cooperative learning. Learn more »

MIAMI UNIVERSIT Y: DEPARTMENT OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS AND DESIGN | miamioh.edu In-State: $16,704, Out-Of-State: $37,379 Public Miami, OH

The Department of Emerging Technology in Business and Design (ETBD) examines how digital technology is transforming traditional areas of inquiry. ETBD is committed to rich interactive experiences that empower individuals and organizations to experiment, innovate, and collaborate while preparing students for the challenges and opportunities that people-driven technology presents. ETBD has degree programs in Emerging Technology in Business + Design and Games + Simulation.

ETBD’s game design, development, art, and studies center has consistently been ranked by Princeton Review to be one of the top 30 game programs in the United States. Our graduates are highly sought-after job candidates and have an exceptionally high job placement rate.

Learn more »

WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSIT Y | $32,550 Private Raleigh, NC

peace.edu/business-administration-degree

Welcome to William Peace University. If you are looking for a different type of college experience – one that is rooted in the liberal arts but committed to building skills for 21st-century careers – William Peace University might be for you.

This adaptability and look to the future is why William Peace University’s mission is to prepare students for careers in the organizations of tomorrow. On average, more than 96 percent of the University’s graduates are placed in jobs or graduate school within one year of graduation. Learn more »

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