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Important Dates
May 1, 2009
Deadline for receipt of applications. Applications received after May 1 will be accepted if space is available.
July 12-17, 2009
South Carolina Business Week at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC
Printable Forms (PDF)
Partners:
South Carolina Department of Education
South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership
South Carolina Council on Economic Education
South Carolina Association of School Administrators
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The mission of South Carolina Business Week is to contribute to the preparation of young adults for the business environment by introducing them to the principles of leadership, teamwork and the American free enterprise system while promoting self-reliance, individual responsibility and entrepreneurship.
South Carolina Business Week is available to the state's rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. More than 30 prominent business executives are invited to teach current business topics and leadership skills. Students  are solicited through the guidance departments of both public and private high schools.
20 executives are recruited to remain with the students for the entire week, managing a team of students called a "company" in an advisory capacity. Starting with the basics and adding topics throughout the week, students collaborate with executives in an intensive program designed to develop a thorough understanding of private enterprise. Along with an emphasis on teamwork and leadership skills, some issues included in the program include:
Additionally, student interaction with professionals provides them with the opportunity to gain information on a number of career options. Many students begin to form important choices related to college degree major and professional field of interest during South Carolina Business Week.
The 2009 program will feature the following activities:
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Information on future career opportunities and trends in business;
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Direct interaction throughout the week with loaned executives from companies like Michelin, SCANA and Wachovia;
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Opportunity to experience college life and make new friends from across South Carolina;
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A tour of a major industry facility to obtain hands-on knowledge of business; and
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Social activities such as pizza parties, a dance, sporting games and a talent night.
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