Women in Business

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

High school students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us on the Penn State Behrend campus for an interactive day where we learn more about the many business paths available to women today. During the day, students will:photo of woman on computer

  • Learn more about opportunities in the business world.
  • Explore business career paths.
  • Hear from successful women professionals.
  • Ask questions of or listen to a panel of women students.
  • Enjoy a quick breakfast with lunch at Dobbins Dining Hall (a student favorite).

There is no charge for this event and the event is open to all.

8:45 am: Registration and continental breakfast 

9:10 am: Admissions Presentation: Applying for College

9:15 am: MIS (Management Information Systems) session on Artificial Intelligence 

9:45 am: Women In Business: Panel Discussion by Recent Behrend Business Graduates

10:15 am: BREAK

10:30 am: Women in Business Panel Discussion: Seasoned professionals share experiences working as women in business fields.

11:15 am: What is MARKETING? 

11:45 am: Lunch at Dobbins & Campus Tours   

1:00 pm:  What is Project & Supply Chain Management? 

1:30 pm:  Evaluations & Wrap-up