Women's Business Connections 2024 Business World Camp Scholarships
The Women's Business Connections (WBC) of the Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce represents businesswomen dedicated to education and workforce training. This scholarship opportunity is funded by donations from our business members. WBC offers two tuition scholarships to the 2024 Business World Camp presented by Wisconsin Manufacturer's & Commerce.
The 2024 Business World Camp will be held July 14-17, 2024 at Lakeland University in Plymouth, WI.
Female high schoolers interested in pursuing a career in business who currently attend a public, parochial/private, or home school and reside in the Muskego, Big Bend, Town of Norway, or Wind Lake communities are encouraged to apply by February 7. Please read the following before submitting application.
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Student(s) must meet the following criteria to apply:
1. Be a female high schooler interested in a career in business and residing in the Muskego Chamber's service area (Muskego, Big Bend, Town of Norway, Wind Lake)
2. Be involved in career readiness activities (work-based learning, tours, shadowing, internships) with an emphasis on participation in at least one activity not required by their work-based program. Applicants enrolled in a work-based program (such as Connect Academy) and/or dual credit program are preferred.
3. Have a 2.0 GPA or higher as required by dual credit programs. The judging committee will use the GPA to verify that the applicant qualifies to be in a work-based learning or dual credit program.
4. Complete all application requirements by the set deadline (February 7).
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To apply:
1. Submit this online form. NOTE: Have all information prepared before beginning online submission as this form does not auto-save.
2. List contact information for three references (one from each category):
----> Employer (current or past)
----> School Faculty such as classroom teacher, counselor, or coach
----> Personal Acquaintance that is non-family
3. Prepare ONE of the following (student's choice).
----> 3-5 minute video
----> 1-3 page essay
The video OR essay should include:
----> An introduction from the applicant to the Muskego Chamber's Women's Business Connections Committee
----> A short summary of the applicant's career plan and goals
----> A short summary of the applicant's participation in career readiness activities supporting their plan and goals
Submit these by FEBRUARY 7 to executivedirector@muskego.org.
Once application is received:
----> Within 48 hours of submission, the applicant will receive an email confirmation from the Chamber office indicating the application has been received.
----> The applicant will receive an email to set up an in-person interview with the Judging Committee. This email will include a brief description of questions asked during the interview.
----> Between February 19 - 23, acceptance/declination letters will be sent via email to applicants and the scholarship recipients will receive a congratulatory phone call from the Muskego Chamber Executive Director.
----> Scholarship recipients are invited to the Chamber's Awards Gala on Thursday, March 7. The recipient receives three complimentary tickets for the event (for student and parents/guests).
----> Scholarship recipients are asked to prepare a one-to-three minute acceptance speech to be given during the Awards Gala.
----> Scholarship funds are paid directly to the Business World Summer program and the recipient will receive a gift card to help with transportation costs.
Questions may be directed to executivedirector@muskego.org.
The 2024 Business World Camp will be held July 14-17, 2024 at Lakeland University in Plymouth, WI.
Female high schoolers interested in pursuing a career in business who currently attend a public, parochial/private, or home school and reside in the Muskego, Big Bend, Town of Norway, or Wind Lake communities are encouraged to apply by February 7. Please read the following before submitting application.
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Student(s) must meet the following criteria to apply:
1. Be a female high schooler interested in a career in business and residing in the Muskego Chamber's service area (Muskego, Big Bend, Town of Norway, Wind Lake)
2. Be involved in career readiness activities (work-based learning, tours, shadowing, internships) with an emphasis on participation in at least one activity not required by their work-based program. Applicants enrolled in a work-based program (such as Connect Academy) and/or dual credit program are preferred.
3. Have a 2.0 GPA or higher as required by dual credit programs. The judging committee will use the GPA to verify that the applicant qualifies to be in a work-based learning or dual credit program.
4. Complete all application requirements by the set deadline (February 7).
***************************************************************************************************************
To apply:
1. Submit this online form. NOTE: Have all information prepared before beginning online submission as this form does not auto-save.
2. List contact information for three references (one from each category):
----> Employer (current or past)
----> School Faculty such as classroom teacher, counselor, or coach
----> Personal Acquaintance that is non-family
3. Prepare ONE of the following (student's choice).
----> 3-5 minute video
----> 1-3 page essay
The video OR essay should include:
----> An introduction from the applicant to the Muskego Chamber's Women's Business Connections Committee
----> A short summary of the applicant's career plan and goals
----> A short summary of the applicant's participation in career readiness activities supporting their plan and goals
Submit these by FEBRUARY 7 to executivedirector@muskego.org.
Once application is received:
----> Within 48 hours of submission, the applicant will receive an email confirmation from the Chamber office indicating the application has been received.
----> The applicant will receive an email to set up an in-person interview with the Judging Committee. This email will include a brief description of questions asked during the interview.
----> Between February 19 - 23, acceptance/declination letters will be sent via email to applicants and the scholarship recipients will receive a congratulatory phone call from the Muskego Chamber Executive Director.
----> Scholarship recipients are invited to the Chamber's Awards Gala on Thursday, March 7. The recipient receives three complimentary tickets for the event (for student and parents/guests).
----> Scholarship recipients are asked to prepare a one-to-three minute acceptance speech to be given during the Awards Gala.
----> Scholarship funds are paid directly to the Business World Summer program and the recipient will receive a gift card to help with transportation costs.
Questions may be directed to executivedirector@muskego.org.
