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Cochrane Summer Economics Institute
The Cochrane Summer Economics Institute(CSEI) is a five week work/study program for rising high school seniors. The program provides an introduction to economics, business, networking and a variety of job/career choices through a combination of classroom work, community service and internship experiences. Students receive seven days of instruction, including exposure to economic principles and basic financial and business concepts. Classroom experience includes hands-on activities and numerous guest speakers representing successful firms and entrepreneurial efforts in Central Virginia. When asked about the program, one 2011 Cochrane Institute graduate remarked, “This program was the most unforgettable educational experience of my life. I would recommend this to every one of my friends." The Classroom Program from this past summer offers a glimpse into the interns' classroom experience.
The detailed description of the Cochrane Summer Economics Institute's program provides more information about the Institute, including dates, application and acceptance process. Click here for an 2012 application to the Cochrane Summer Economics Institute. Application and essay must be submitted by January 18, 2012. They may be mailed to The Cochrane Institute, Collegiate School, 103 North Mooreland Road, Richmond, VA 23229 or scanned and emailed to powell@powellcenter.org. A teacher or administrator recommendation is also required. Interviews will be conducted in February, with notification of acceptance in March.
Internships offer students the opportunity to not only gain valuable work experience, but observe business leaders in the professional setting and secure valuable business contacts through networking, These four weeks provide students with exposure to various industries and careers and the opportunity to witness the American enterprise system first-hand.
Many thanks go to area businesses who sponsor interns each year. Intern sponsors for 2011 include:
B&B Printing
Capital Region Airport Commission
CarMax
ChemTreat, Inc.
ChildSavers
Davenport and Company
Dominion Resources
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Hunton and Williams
Jefferson Hotel
John Tyler Community College Foundation
Keefe, Bruyette, and Woods
Keller Williams Realty
LaDifference, Inc.
Maymont Foundation
MeadWestvaco
McGuireWoods
NewMarket Corporation
Next Ten / Stauer Watch Company
Owens & Minor
PartnerMD
The Pediatric Connection
Qubica AMF
The Richmond Ballet
Sheltering Arms Hospital
SunTrust Bank
The Science Museum of Virginia
Tredegar Corporation
Tridium, Inc.
Tuckahoe Orthopaedics
UPS Freight
Virginia Business Magazine
Virginia Commercial Finance
VCU School of Medicine Admissions
Virginia Living Magazine
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Weinstein Properties
Williams Mullen
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