The Deese College of Business and Economics is hosting the 4th Annual Pre-College Business Summer Camp, sponsored by Corning. This exciting and engaging program is focused on exposing, engaging, and empowering students in learning about technology, analytics, and business.

APPLY FOR REGISTRATION

*Registration closes 2/28/2025*

FLYER: 

2025 COBE Corning Pre-College Business Summer Camp Flyer.pdf

PROGRAM DIRECTORS:

Collins E. Okafor, Ph.D. (ceokafor@ncat.edu) and Richelle DaSouza, Ph.D. (rldasouza@ncat.edu) 

DESCRIPTION:

During the 5-day program, students participate in learning activities that include hands-on exercises employing technology and data analytics to analyze business operations.

DATES: 

June 15-20, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

May 1, 2025 (Acceptance is on a rolling basis starting February 28, 2025. An acceptance email will be sent no later than May 15, 2025. Preference is given to early applications.)

WHAT IS INCLUDED/PROVIDED: 

• All meals during the program 
• Housing accommodations 
• Camp learning activity materials 
• Camp instruction and supervisory personnel 
• Transportation for off-campus field trips 

COST:

• Camp Fee: FREE
• Registration Fee: $25 (Accepted students will receive an email link to pay the registration fee online)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Rising high school freshman, sophomore, juniors, and seniors with 2.8 cumulative GPA or higher  (student will be added to waitlist if GPA is under 2.8)
• Report card displaying the student's cumulative GPA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• When will I know if my student has been accepted to the program?

Admission to the camp is on a rolling basis starting February 28, 2025, with a notification sent to the parent's email address no later than May 15, 2025.

• What companies have partnered with this program?

We partnered with Bank of America in 2022 and with Synchrony in 2023 and 2024 for the main field trip. In 2023, we also had Target visit the summer camp. We aim to expand the companies that we partner with in the future.

• What will my student need to bring for the residential stay?

Your student will receive housing similar to incoming freshman. As such, students should bring toiletries, linen, towels, and bath supplies as if they were going off to college. Contact the Program Directors if obtaining any of these items will be a significant burden.

• What will my student need to wear for the duration of the program?

We provide a t-shirt for students to wear on each day of summer program. Students should aim to have at least two business casual attires for the day trip to a business and for the evening banquet event.

• What are the types of social activities planned for the program?

• What is a typical daily schedule for the summer program?
  • *NOTE: The schedule changes every year. This is an example of the schedule**