Business
If you're interested in pursuing a career in the field of business, discover which of the many different pathways within business you're most interested in through activities, volunteer and internship opportunities. These can provide invaluable hands-on experience and assist you in developing skills and become more knowledgeable on the ways of the professional business world.
Activities
Consider participating in these activities for your personal development and growth in many skills that companies look for.
Check out edX organization for FREE online courses on all aspects of business, taught by some of the most prestigious universities in the world, such as MIT, Harvard, etc.
DECA is a renowned business competition, allowing High School Students to pursue dozens of events: everything from Marketing to Entrepreneurship to Finance, you will find. Grow in your presentation skills, business thinking, and creativity through an event at DECA! Find out if there is a DECA club at your High School!
FBLA is another renowned business competition, but it covers a broader spectrum of different business competitive events and seminars that mixes with futures in STEM as well, available to BOTH Middle and High School Students. If you're looking for a fusion of business and other careers, check out what FBLA has to offer. Find out if there is an FBLA club at your Middle or High School!
Internships
Interning at a business organization will help you gain work-experience and grow your network as an aspiring business pursuer. Interning will also boost your college application and your career readiness. Fortunately, Washington flourishes with FREE and PAYING internship opportunities for high school students!
Currently, Bank of America is offering a chance for Juniors and Seniors in High School to gain work-experience through paid internships and a expense-paid trip over the summer! If you are interested in finance, accounting, leading, or business in general, consider applying!
Interested in learning more about social media and business management? Externs will have the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day operations of one of the world’s leading social media networks by being part of a dynamic workforce during their summer internship. The application for 2024 summer will be open this winter!
For those who don't have the availability to intern in-person, Building-U High School Internship is fully remote and looks for students in 9th-12th grade. They have 10+ business-based internship opportunities: from Marketing to Business and Development. All you need is a resume and a email ready to send!