Greetings from the Multicultural Business Programs Native American Business Institute (NABI)! We invite you to learn more about our pre-college program for Native American high school students (current 10th & 11th graders) interested in learning more about college and business.
The Native American Business Institute is a weeklong pre-college summer program for sophomore and junior Native American high school students interested in learning about college and careers in business free of cost. Participants work with MSU admissions officers, college counselors, tribal community leaders, and corporate representatives in a seven-day “business boot-camp” that prepares students for the college application process and exposes them to numerous academic and professional opportunities.
NABI students:
• Develop Time Management & Study skills
• Receive tips & strategies for gaining admission to college
• Learn how to navigate the financial aid/scholarship jungle
• Form lifelong friendships with other Native youth, MSU students, & MSU support staff
• Strengthen communication and interpersonal skills
• Attend corporate, cultural, and leadership development workshops
• Cultivate a deeper appreciation and understanding of diversity and its importance
• Foster networks with business leaders and other professionals
• Expose students to various careers and opportunities in business
• Most importantly—they learn how to WORK HARD & PLAY HARD!
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Being the second year of the program for NABI, total participants admitted into the summer program will be set at 30 students max.
- Priority will be given to applications submitted on or before Friday, May 4, 2012.
- Selected students and parents will be sent an acceptance letter with additional documents and required forms to be completed and sent back Multicultural Business Programs accepting and confirming attendance to the NABI program
PROGRAM DATES:
Native American Summer Business Institute will be take place at theMichiganStateUniversitycampus during the following dates and location:
- Shaw Hall, East Lansing, MI—July 21-27 (Sat-Fri), 2012
- Orientation Date for Parents: July 21, 2012 (After student drop-off)
APPLICATION PERIOD/DEAD LINES:
- Applications are due by May 4, 2012
- Late applications will be placed at the “end of the line” for review and students are accepted on a space available basis.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible, each student must:
- Be a current high school student
- Have a 3.0 grade-point average
- Submit a completed application packet by the established deadline
Mail, Fax, or Email Applications to:
Kevin Leonard
Multicultural Business Programs
415 Eppley
East Lansing,MI48911
517-353-3524/ (Fax) 517-355-0970
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