Always our trusty guides, volunteers lead the way at YEBW... Business community support makes programs like ours thrive! Thank you to Scott Richmann of Farmers Insurance for his many years of service as an Advisor and Judge: https://t.co/VMpxAfSuda.
As a long-time volunteer and proud parent of two alumni, Roseann Parry of H&R Block knows the power of YEBW: "It's transformative! My son came home after the camp wanting to take a finance course and an excel class. He also came home more confident in various ways."
"YEBW helped me set up a LinkedIn to stay connected to people I meet. Even on the basketball court this season I used some of the leadership skills I picked up at YEBW on the team."
- Kaleb Bird, De La Salle North Catholic
Students aren't the only ones having fun at YEBW each summer... Thank you to all of the Advisors who pour their hearts into making the experience memorable and meaningful for those they serve: https://t.co/yn9N8ln0nc.
"The connections and skills I have accumulated in a week still play a prominent role in my day-to-day life. The future feels brighter, knowing a program like YEBW—with their innovative, engaging structure—is inspiring a new generation of leaders."
- Katie Lai, YEBW Ambassador
"YEBW helped me grow my ability to speak publicly and work with others which has extended into school and beyond ... I'm now far more confident in myself and what I can accomplish."
- Benjamin Connor, Lakeridge
Volunteering since 2016, Maya Humphries is an Advisor and team leader in Business Week each summer: https://t.co/dGh5lfXeHG.
"Seeing how kind and compassionate these students can be makes me really hopeful that they can change the world."
- Maya Humphries
Ambassadors make us proud! We are enamored with these friendly faces... Thank you to all of the alumni leaders who represent YEBW in their communities: https://t.co/eHHwkLUNR9.
D. Scott Smith has worn almost every volunteer hat at YEBW—serving as an Advisor, a Judge and a Speaker...
"Seeing the depth of the thinking of my students [is the most valuable part]... There is a place for every personality type and interest set at YEBW."
-D. Scott Smith
At YEBW, health and safety are first priority. In response to COVID-19, OHA ruled that overnight camps are not permitted this summer. Therefore, we must cancel YEBW at OSU in August. Plans for 2021 summer programs are in motion and we are optimistic about the future...
Rye Scholin, a Saturday Academy ASE intern, and Zumee Hasan of St. Mary’s Academy have created the website to match high school students with time on their hands to organizations hard-pressed because of the coronavirus crisis.
https://t.co/URdzoaj6Nd
"Through @yebw and volunteers like Justin Hendrickson, I have had the pleasure of accepting my first paid accounting internship this summer with @The_Standard."
- Ernesto Buendia, YEBW 2019 Intern
YEBW is set for Oregon State University (OSU): Aug. 9-15, 2020. We are currently open for enrollment and excited to serve students. Learn more: https://t.co/dF1YxeHzD1.
Are your kids stuck at home with not much to do? How about learning about entrepreneurship! This workshop is perfect for kids middle & high school ages who are curious, creative, and want to build things and services they can sell.
See: https://t.co/oHYY814ETp
“YEBW gave me an opportunity to learn more about business, but also truly uncovered my passion for entrepreneurship. Beyond business, though, I built invaluable friendships and connections with people I would never have otherwise met.”
- Emily R., YEBW Alumni