Washington Business Week
Washington Business Week (WBW) creates a hands-on experiential environment to educate, empower and encourage a diverse population of high school students to recognize and achieve their potential. Business leaders, educators, high school students, and community volunteers teach and inspire one another to be responsible employees, employers and citizens.
WBW’s programs place high school students in a dynamic simulation where they compete as industry professionals, sharpen communication skills, and face real-world challenges. With the guidance of a mentor from the business community, students gain a competitive edge in college preparation, workplace readiness, and overall life success.
Brenda knew she was going to be a flight attendant when she graduated high school. In search for something to do in the summer, we signed up for Washington Business Week because it would get her away from home for a week.
At WBW, Brenda discovered finance, returning to school she refocused on academics. She attended Pacific Lutheran University, studying Finance & Accounting.
After graduating she quickly became CFO of a number of companies, even helping to take Zumiez public. Today she serves on the board of several companies including Boot Barn, Xponential Fitness, and iHerb.com.
Brenda says, “I have had the privilege of working in my field, at great companies, for almost 40 years. I give a great deal of the credit to my experience at Business Week! It truly changed the direction of my life.”
Financials
Programs
Summer Programs
At our summer programs, students spend a week running a simulated company while learning from dozens of business profressionals and earning two college credits.
In-School Programs
Washington Business Week takes over a school for a week while the entire Junior class competes in our business simulation while members of the community come to support.
Volunteering + Events
Become a Company Advisor
Company Advisors (CAs) volunteer to spend a week mentoring teams of 8 – 12 high school students, sharing their real world experience.
Being a Company Advisor is a great way to use the skills you’ve developed in your career to support the next generation.
Be a Judge
Make a difference for the next generation with only a few hours.
At our end-of-week competition, the fresh faces and questions of the judges are what make our events both challenging and unforgettable. You’ll return to work on Monday refreshed and inspired by the innovation and teamwork of the next generation.