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BUSINESS WEEK IMPACT
"Business Week was a game-changer for my son who experiences social anxiety. I honestly wasn’t sure how the week would go for him. I was thrilled that with support from his Company Advisor, intern and peers, he realized his strengths, discovered the power of teamwork and gained confidence he didn’t have before. I’m grateful to Papé Group for this incredible opportunity for my family.”
- Papé Group Employee
“Business week changed my life. It exposed me to the technical and people sides of business. I learned how to leverage my strengths, build on my weaknesses, and explore my interests to provide value to a team.”
“Learning fundamental business principles at a young age helped me excel in my college career. It also improved my decision making and demonstrated the value of investing in myself.”
STUDENT LEARNING STATISTICS
For 2024 students responding to an anonymous exit survey:
90% felt more prepared for a job interview
88% felt their business competency had improved
88% felt they were a stronger team player
88% felt more confident presenting in front of people
82% felt more prepared for college
DEMOGRAPHICS
Advancing Economic Inclusion
56% qualified as low-moderate income, including 39% Low-income
2% Native American
12% Black
21% Asian
26% Latino
38% White
50% were female
48% male
2% non-binary/other
3% ages 13-14
22% age 15
35% age 16
37% age 17
4% age 18
13% were from rural towns
We want to grow this!
A MESSAGE FROM JORDAN PAPÉ
OUR CURRENT PARTNERS
Jon & Lesli Owens
John & Ginger Niemeyer
A to Z Wineworks
Alaska Airlines Foundation
Barkhouli Family Fund
Business Oregon
Christine & Dave Vernier
Downtown Development Group
Duckwall Fruit
Entek
Harmony Capital
Mike Henningsen
Hoffman Construction
Tara & Edward Kinateder
Koch Industries
Soléna Estate
Lithia & Driveway
Melissa Spain & Dan Bozich
Moss Adams
NW Natural
OBI Foundation
Patrick & Monica Criteser
Portland Business Alliance
The Renaissance Foundation
Skye Lininger
The Yellow House Fund
TEC Equipment
Ken & Marta Thrasher
Umpqua Private Bank
Karen & Bob Vineyard
Weir ESCO
With the generous support of Oregon business leaders, Business Week empowered 100 students in 2023 and 194 in 2024 at Oregon State University - College of Business. Together, we’re building a future to serve hundreds more in 2025 and beyond.
2023
100 Students Served
2024
194 Students Served
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