Bethel Business Academy
| Date |
Tuesday, June 18 - Thursday, June 20, 2024
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| Cost | $260. This includes 3 full days of business programming, 2 overnights, 3 meals per day and snacks, an awards dinner with parents, and an academy t-shirt. $20 early-bird discount if registered before April 15. |
| Registration | Registration is open until June 1. Register |
| Sponsors | Bethel University Department of Business and State Farm Insurance Company |
Event Description
Bethel Business Academy connects high school students who are interested in a business career with expert faculty and local business professionals in a university setting. Students will explore a variety of business careers and gain insight about personal strengths and interests to help provide direction for college and career planning.
This three-day academy begins with check-in between 8 and 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, and ends with an awards dinner (parents included) at 5:30 p.m on Thursday, June 20.
At the Bethel Business Academy, students will:
- Discover business interest areas through taking the Strong Interest Inventory.
- Meet with business professionals from companies such as:
- Wells Fargo
- Allina Health
- SportsEngine
- Xede
- Allison-Williams
- Compete for prizes in a team case study competition.
- Connect with business faculty from:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Tour a Twin Cities business.
- Hang out with current business student mentors.
- Celebrate at an awards dinner with your parents/guardians.
Overnight accommodations will be provided in Heritage Hall. Housing is suite-style with 3 bedrooms, living area, and private bathroom. Each bedroom has 2 twin XL beds, 2 desks and chairs, and a closet. Students will be housed with other students from their camp, with up to 2 students per bedroom. Roommate requests can be emailed to conference-event@bethel.edu. Students will be supervised by a Bethel Resident Director and a team of overnight Hosts hired from our pool of Bethel Student Resident Assistants.
Cancellations
Cancellations will be accepted until June 1. The payment will be refunded, less a $30 service fee.
Questions?
Please contact Julie Hedlund, Department of Business, at julie-hedlund@bethel.edu.