Washington Business Week

Mission and Vision

Mission: Washington Business Week provides a dynamic real-world, immersive business experience that builds confidence, sense of purpose, and leadership.

Vision: Washington Business Week unleashes passion for entrepreneurship and leadership, empowering business teams of tomorrow.

Description

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.

Week-long residential and day programs are held at university and college campuses in the summer. In-school programs are offered in rural areas throughout Washington state during the academic year including Aberdeen, Omak/Okanogan, Hoquiam, and Willapa. At each program, students undertake hands-on projects providing them the opportunity to operate a business and create a new product.

Recognition

WBW is incredibly lucky to have thought leaders who challenge and lead the organization. Board member organizations include Starbucks, PEMCO, Microsoft, Boeing, True World Foods, Raymond James, B&G Foods, Inc., Spring Health, Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce, AJAC, and Swedish Medical Center.

WBW works hard to engage with industry-leading organizations who support the program through financial contributions and the gift of their time through interaction with our students at camp. Our large contributors include: Costco, PACCAR, Herbert Jones Foundation, PEMCO Insurance, BECU, and Grange Insurance.