Program overview:

YEOC is a nine-month program at the University of Washington Foster School of Business that helps high school juniors and seniors get ready for college. The program currently supports over 160 students from 73 schools across Washington. Students attend sessions on the UW campus once a month, where they get college prep, business lectures, career advice, and mentorship. YEOC is completely FREE, and the only cost for students is transportation to the UW Seattle campus. This is an in person opportunity and you must have your own transportation.

Benefits of the YEOC Program:

Preparation for college admissions & scholarships
Exposure to a variety of business options and careers
Professional development, competitions and lectures
Chances to win prizes and EY YEOC scholarships for seniors
Network with entrepreneurs and professionals from EY, Microsoft, Adidas, and more!
A supportive network of highly ambitious high school students from across the state

Program dates:

September 20th, 2025 – Orientation	October 24th, 2025: Team Building & Networking
November 1st, 2025: Marketing & Human Resources	December 13th, 2025: Accounting
January 10th, 2026: Information Systems	March 7th, 2026: International Business and Supply Chain & Cultural Showcase
April 11th, 2026: Finance	May 11th, 2026: End of Year Case Competition & Celebration
May 16th, 2026: Senior Session

Eligibility:

High school students who are current sophomores or juniors from any high school in Washington State
3.0 GPA and above is preferred (but not required)
Active leaders in their high school and community
First generation students (strongly encouraged to apply)
Economically disadvantaged (strongly encouraged to apply)
Prior business experience or knowledge is not required, just a STRONG interest to learn BUSINESS

Learn more and apply here: https://foster.uw.edu/academics/degree-programs/undergraduate-programs/diversity-services/young-executives-of-color-yeoc/