California Business Venture (CBV)
Our Flagship program, CBV is a 4-day, 4-night intensive business camp for high school students where through the participation of successful local and regional business professionals, students compete in the effective management of a mock business.
Each (team) company must elect a CEO, establish a business plan, make quarterly financial decisions per previous quarter’s financial statements, and most importantly make smart business decisions per the success of their business’ industry and competitors' decisions.
Don't take our word for it...
“CBV rocks!! I learned a lot from the speakers, volunteers, and even the kids. It is a great experience I’ll never forget and I would recommend to many young leaders out there. I am totally planning on going next year!” - Nayely, CBV student.
How CBV Works...
Students who are accepted into the program will learn in a collegiate environment with numerous activities that promote creativity and problem-solving. Each student over the course of the four days will have the opportunity to harness their current strengths in public speaking, advertising, technology, creativity, and the like to help propel their company to the next level.
On the final day, each company makes two presentations before a panel of judges with scoring for these segments counting towards the overall “Top Company”for the week.
Additional team building activities will test the students ability to adapt and compete at a higher level during various aspects of the camp.