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A Company Advisor (CA) serves as a mentor to a "company" of 10-12 students. The CA guides their company through the business simulation, team-building exercises, company meetings, officer elections, speaker discussions, and the Stockholder’s and Emerging Entrepreneurs Presentations.

To volunteer as a company advisor, download the company advisor application (download the Printer-friendly version) for next year's program and mail it in, or simply email us at info@yebw.org.

Professional Development

The CA program is one of the best professional development programs available. CAs participate in seminars on current business topics, network with other professionals, and enhance their mentoring, communication, and time management skills. CAs rise to the challenge of getting their team of future business leaders moving in the right direction to accomplish their goals.

The emphasis is really on the advisor/consultant role. As is true in business, being a good advisor can mean being a trainer, team builder, problem solver, motivator, mentor, teacher, facilitator, and mediator all at once. The common thread? All of the components of a solid leadership course are present, but instead of sitting and listening to an instructor lecture about what it takes to be a leader, employees are practicing those skills and gaining the kind of knowledge and confidence that only comes from experiential learning.

Time Commitment

Young Entrepreneurs Business Week is for one full week, running from Sunday to Saturday. CAs arrive the Saturday before Business Week begins to attend one day of mandatory training. With daily programming beginning at 8:00 a.m. and concluding around 9:00 p.m., the week is a very challenging, yet rewarding experience. CAs will have opportunites throughout the day to attend to personal or business matters.

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Training

YEBW requires CAs to attend one of two full-day trainings 1 to 2 months prior to the program as well as a full day of training on campus right before the program begins. This session will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to the YEBW experience, as well as offer the tools, skills, and knowledge needed to guide your team through the week. CAs will be sent the entire curriculum packet prior to the program, including meeting agendas, activities, and a full program schedule. If additional training is needed, the YEBW staff is happy to help at any time.

Testimonies 

"As a Company Advisor, you hold the power to transform the students’ learning experience into your own “virtual leadership laboratory.” If you challenge yourself, you actually can practice and perfect many of the leadership concepts that are locked up in dustythree-ring binders on some bookshelf."  

"YEBW offers kids a great alternative to playing video games all summer. Using old-fashioned board games and computer simulation models, high school students continue their journey towards financial literacy. Outside speakers as well as time in the classroom deliver valuable business basics to the students and serve as a refresher for company advisors. Mentoring young people in the art of building a business will result in positive outcomes for all. Being a company advisor is a rewarding experience that I hope all business professionals will consider."