CSU–Pueblo offers Summer Business Academy to incoming high school freshman

Pueblo- Area eighth grade graduates will have the opportunity to try their hand at creating their own businesses, tour area businesses, and get a taste of college life at a three-day Summer Business Academy June 11-14, co-sponsored by the Hasan School of Business at Colorado State University – Pueblo and MASS Gear-Up. There is no cost to participants. Interested students should call MASS Gear-Up at 719-549-2291 to register. The deadline is Thursday, June 8.

The Summer Business Academy is a three-day, residential camp for eighth graders who will be freshmen in the fall. They will learn more about their personality types through the Myer-Briggs test; build their own business and compete against other teams to see how their team’s business stacks up; visit local businesses, such as Texas Roadhouse and Atlas Pacific; and experience college residence halls and cafeteria food, all while making new friends. All sessions will be held on the CSU-Pueblo campus with the exception of the business tours and barbeque at Rock Canyon.

The academy begins on Sunday, June 11 with registration, dinner, and the formation of business teams. Monday will provide an overview of business basics, including personality testing, challenge course, and a business Olympics. Tuesday’s agenda focuses on the real world of business and includes sessions on the truths and myths of college, business tours, and additional work on the venture team competition. Wednesday’s session will bring out the entrepreneur in all participants with the final venture team competition presentations and closing ceremonies.

Colorado State University - Pueblo is a regional, comprehensive university emphasizing professional, career-oriented, and applied programs. Displaying excellence in teaching, celebrating diversity, and engaging in service and outreach, CSU-Pueblo is distinguished by access, opportunity, and the overall quality of services provided to its students.