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High School Program - July 21 - 28, 2012
What is GopherBusiness?
Are you a high school sophomore or junior interested in business? Go for GopherBusiness this summer! Designed for diverse, high-potential high school students interested in business, GopherBusiness is an energizing, week-long summer camp that is all about business.
GopherBusiness is made possible by generous support from partners in our community:
Founding Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors:
Maroon Sponsors:
General Mills
Caterpillar
3M
Non-Profit Case Partner:
What's in it for me?
If you've got what it takes for GopherBusiness, the program is absolutely free and allows you to use your new business skills to help a nonprofit. GopherBusiness has it all.
- Live at the University of Minnesota for a week
- Receive a monetary stipend to help offset a week's worth of work
- Make a difference and help a nonprofit
- Check out local corporations
- Be mentored by Carlson School alumni, students, and corporate partners
- Learn business practices and fundamentals
Quick Links
- 2012 Student application(Students who have already participated in a GopherBusiness program are not eligible to participate a second time)
- Counselor form
- Facebook Photos
Student Profile
The GopherBusiness program is committed to serving and supporting talented high school students from diverse backgrounds who may have encountered barriers to educational resources and opportunities.
A typical GopherBusiness student is a high-potential, diverse student who has an interest in exploring the world of business, non-profits, and the University of Minnesota. Ideal program candidates have:
- A minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average
- Strong math and science coursework
- Demonstrated leadership and involvement
Non-Profit Organizations
Are you part of a non-profit organization interested in partnering with GopherBusiness? Please email Mindy Deardurff.