Empowering Women in Business @ Purdue
The Daniels School of Business Brock-Wilson Center for Women in Business, in partnership with the Purdue University Summer College for High School Students, offers an annual exciting summer program for college credit.
The Empowering Women in Business Fun Sized Course is designed for incoming juniors or seniors in high school. During the five-day experience on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus students live on campus while participating in full days that include hands-on activities led and taught by top faculty designed to expose students to the array of opportunities in business while also developing team building and leadership skills, personal confidence, and key negotiation understanding. The program will introduce students to the business principles of economics, strategy, marketing, supply chain, and finance, while other fun and engaging activities provide a glimpse of life as a Purdue Boilermaker. July 6 - 11, 2025
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During the week you will: July 6 - 11, 2025
Explore potential careers in business and entrepreneurship through hands-on learning experiences building to a Shark Tank-like pitch competition
Develop a toolkit to navigate your way through everyday life with confidence
Apply your new skills and imagination to design a business and pitch it to potential investors
Explore the college application process with Daniels recruiters
Interact with Purdue students, faculty, and alumni
Experience life as a college student
REVIEWS FROM PAST ATTENDEES:
“It opened my eyes to how many ways you can put your passion into business.”
”It was a neat opportunity to learn more about business with women’s empowerment mixed in.”
“I had a fun experience at this retreat, both with campers, counselors, and activities. I also learned a lot about business and business careers."
Due to the generosity of our donors, limited scholarships are available to help offset the cost of tuition, fees, and room and board through a separate application.
This program offers a scholarship to subsidize the cost of attendance. To be eligible for scholarship consideration please complete your application by April 15 and enrollment packet by May 1.
Click below to learn more on how to apply.
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