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ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION CONSORTIUM’S
SUMMER IMMERSION WEEK
August 10-15, 2008 (http://eecneohio.com)
What:
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An intensive one-week, entrepreneurship immersion experience for 35 select undergraduates from seven Northeast Ohio four year colleges and universities. Five students will be selected from The University of Akron, Ashland University, Kent State University, Cleveland State University, Case Western Reserve University, Baldwin Wallace College, and John Carroll University. Students will learn about creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship related to creating their own venture. They will learn how to develop a concept, market it, obtain finances, and present their plan to investors. The learning experience will involve actual entrepreneurs combined with leading experts in the field of entrepreneurship. |
Where:
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John Carroll University. Students will live on campus for the week. |
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August 10-15, 2008 |
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Experience
- Become part of one of the hottest areas in academia and business today.
- Enhance your creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills.
- Work with real businesses and technologies in the development of real plans with the potential of being used in the business world.
- Learn and experience the financing process.
- Experience the process of presenting your business plan to top business people in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Learn team building skills.
- Learn from leading entrepreneurs, investors, and other professionals.
Networking
- Become part of the entrepreneurship family at The University of Akron and Northeast Ohio.
- Meet some of the most prominent investors and entrepreneurs in Northeast Ohio
- Enhance your internship and placement opportunities
Prizes, Prestige, and Privilege
- Get feedback from leading business people about your ideas
- Earn the respect of your peers
- Enhance your resume when starting a business or seeking a job
- Enhance your ability to raise financing for your business
Who:
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Five students from each school will return to their home institutions, ready to start the academic year with new knowledge, new skills, and new attitudes about entrepreneurial opportunities here in Northeast Ohio.
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Who is Eligible:
Any student at The University of Akron who is going to be a Junior or Senior next academic year.
How do I apply
Student Testimonials |
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