April 3, 2007
SELINSGROVE, ( Pa. ) – The world of business is a rapidly changing global environment. At Susquehanna University, the Leadership Institute For Entrepreneurship (LIFE) engages high school students in studies and experiences that foster interests in business careers. The weeklong program, slated for Saturday through Friday, July 7-13, offers students a unique hands-on introduction to the decision-making components of entrepreneurship.
Sponsored, in part, by Toyota USA, LIFE introduces students to finance, banking, stock and bond markets, sales, advertising, global trade issues, and, most importantly, the significance of effective collaboration. In short, the students live the life of an entrepreneur. In a simulated entrepreneurial setting, the students live as real business owners do, working in teams, starting and running their own businesses, and handling the success and challenges that new business might throw at them.
High school students entering grades 10 through 12 in the fall are invited to apply. Selection is competitive and based on recommendations, academic skills, leadership qualities, and future career aspirations. All applications must be post-marked no later than June 8, 2007.
Coordinated by Assistant Professor of Management Leann Mischel , and run by faculty and staff affiliated with the university's Sigmund Weis School of Business, with assistance from Susquehanna students, the LIFE program structures time for leadership, entrepreneurship, and working with others, time for team building, and time for creating relationships and having fun. Highlights of the week will include visits to Knoebels Grove Amusement Resort and Hershey Park, a tour of the Harley Davidson plant, a session on dining etiquette, an ice cream social and a talent show.
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Contact: Victoria Kidd
570-372-4119
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