College of Business and Public Policy Summer Academies



Learn about business in an exciting and interactive way in our FREE academies!
- Stock and Real Estate Investing, Accounting and Personal Finance, Fraud Detection and Prevention, Entrepreneurship and Food Trucks, Resource Economics, Negotiation, and Organizational Behavior Academies for students entering 10th-12th grade & 2025 graduates
- Accounting and Personal Finance Academy for students entering 7th-9th grade
- All day sessions from 8:30 am to 5 pm
- Check-in: 8:30 - 9:00am
- Instruction: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Optional Activities: 3:00 - 5:00pm
- Lunch and snacks included
- Experience college life; sessions are located at Rasmuson Hall on ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô's campus
- Deadline to register is May 19th, sign up now!
- What happens when you spend more than you make? Find out with the Get REAL Financial Reality budgeting challenge! (Led by Credit Union 1)
- Meet with accounting professionals and get to know what their jobs are like.
- Learn why a career in accounting could be for you!
- Find out how to get a head start by earning an Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Bookkeeping while you are in high school!
- Includes Lunch and snacks
Deadline to register is May 19th, 2025.
We are offering seven free academies for students going into 10th - 12th grade + 2025 graduates.
You can attend all, or pick and choose the topics that most interest you.
Most academies are held from 8:30am - 5pm.
- Check-in: 8:30 - 9:00am
- Instruction: 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Optional activities: 3:00 - 5:00pm
- Lunch and snacks provided
Deadline to register is May 19th, 2025.
Stock and Real Estate Investing Academy – June 2 with Terry Fields
Master the Money Game – Learn how to grow your cash with investing, stocks, and compound interest. Discover how to make money with rental properties and smart investments.
Accounting and Personal Finance Academy – June 3 with Stasia Straley
Test your budgeting skills in the GET REAL Financial Reality budgeting challenge! Meet real accountants and see what their jobs are all about. This could be the career for you!
Fraud Detection and Prevention Academy – June 4 with Soren Orley
Step into the world of fraud detection and prevention! You’ll uncover how professionals spot financial scams, track down fraudsters, and protect businesses from crime.
Entrepreneurship and Food Trucks Academy – June 5 with Amanda Cash
Dream of running your own food truck? This hands-on camp puts you in the driver’s seat! Learn how to create a killer menu, manage costs, market your brand, and keep customers coming back for more.
Resource Economics Academy – June 10 with Kevin Berry
Join us for a day of games & hands-on activities exploring how economists help manage resources sustainably. Learn how to keep fisheries thriving, discover sustainable energy strategies, and analyze real-world resource trends.
Mastering the Art of Negotiation – June 11 with Kori Callison and Julie Wrigley
Discover how to confidently identify your needs, communicate effectively, and achieve successful outcomes. Whether you're negotiating with friends, navigating job offers, or closing business deals, learn powerful strategies to clarify what you want and secure what you need.
Organizational Behavior Academy – June 12 with Jason Stevens
Get ready to find out what makes businesses tick! This camp is all about discovering how leadership, teamwork, and workplace vibes shape success. Discover the key elements that build a strong team, create a positive work culture, and get things done.

Our summer academies are generously supported by Northrim Bank.
