High School Students Earn College Credit While Learning About Cincinnati's Economy
June 10, 2010
Cincinnati, OH – Thirty high school juniors from 18 local schools will begin a 3-week summer economics program where they will learn about the Cincinnati’s economy offered by the University of Cincinnati’s Economics Center. Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders (June 14th – July 2nd) aims to educate a cadre of young students, with a purpose to interest and excite them about economics and the Cincinnati community. These students were selected from a large pool of applicants. Each high school juniors that has been accepted is a top performer at their school and highly recommended by principals, teachers and counselors.
During the three week program, high school students become college students as they are enrolled in an undergraduate Economics course (Econ 101), in addition to classroom activities, they will learn about our local economy by touring Cincinnati’s businesses. Students will tour Clovernook Center for the Blind, CitiGroup Financial Services, Toyota Manufacturing Plant and Proctor & Gamble. The program is kicked-off with a city bus tour moderated by Dan Hurley and the Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Hurley will give students’ insight to the foundational beginning of Cincinnati, explaining the history of the city and how we became the city we are today.
The purpose of this summer program is to provide an early college experience while exploring the great opportunities Cincinnati has to offer our future leaders.
For a full list of tours scheduled and schools participating, click here .
PHOTOS & INTERVIEWS: If you are interested in joining any of the tours or interviewing the students, please contact Jaclyn Smith, Media Relations, at 513.556.2986 or email Jaclyn.Smith@uc.edu.
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The Economics Center for Education & Research is a not-for-profit organization affiliated with the University of Cincinnati. Our vision is to build a vibrant community by inspiring students to appreciate and use their economic freedom and opportunities. Our work in the community is carried out through educational outreach in local schools that enhances financial literacy and builds an entrepreneurial spirit in students.
