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JULY 12 - 18, 2009

OLAB is a one-week hands-on introduction to business and the market economy for young women and men entering their senior year in high school. Considered one of the premier summer programs in Indiana, OLAB teaches students that business can be fun, creative, challenging, and rewarding.

The highlight of the week is "The Game." In addition to lectures by business leaders and Wabash faculty, students work in teams running a mock business. There is also time for recreation, as well as social activities in the evenings. To see a sample daily schedule, view the "At a glance" page.

Students do not have to be planning a career in business to attend. What is required is a desire to learn how business and the market economy affects our daily lives. Many OLAB graduates are now doctors, lawyers, and teachers, as well as business professionals.

Cost

OLAB costs absolutely nothing for students to attend. Since its inception, the program has been funded entirely through the generous financial support of program sponsors who pay the tuition for each student.


"I feel as though OLAB gave me a taste of what college life will be like, and it has made me even more excited to start that chapter of my life."

"Every activity was a new challenge, and I was pleased to see that I was surrounded by highly motivated people who take pride in their work."

"OLAB was an experience that helped begin my transformation from a high school teen to a college bound adult."

"The OLAB program increased my understanding of business, helped me create new long-lasting friendships, and prepared me for responsibilities in the future."

"OLAB taught me many things about business and about life.  Before I came to this program, I didn't think I would have an interest in business, but now I am considering majoring in business and finance."

"I really liked all of the counselors.  They all put time and energy into individual Labbies, making us feel important."

"In addition to gaining a new insight into business, I also met numerous friends that I still remain in contact with . . . I hope to continue to associate with these people and create lifelong friendships."

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