HS Sophomore and Juniors: Apply Today for UC's Summer Program Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders (TL2)
May 21, 2012
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EARN COLLEGE CREDIT WHILE LEARNING ABOUT CINCINNATI’S ECONOMY
Cincinnati, OH – The Economics Center is now accepting applications from high school juniors interested in a 3-week summer program. Today’s Learners, Tomorrow’s Leaders (June 11th – June 29th) participants will earn college credit from the University of Cincinnati and learn about the Cincinnati community and the economy. Students should apply at www.economicscenter.org/tl2. The course covers concepts such as opportunity cost, comparative advantage, supply and demand, elasticity, competition, and monopoly.
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 companies such as: Clovernook Center for the Blind, CitiGroup Financial Services, Ford Motor 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.
Application Deadline: May 21, 2012*Seats are limited, interested students should apply today!
Juniors may apply at www.economicscenter.org/TL2.
Check out student testimonials and learn what TL2 Alumni are saying about this program!!
Click here to check out photos from the 2010 TL2 class.
For more information please contact Kimberly Moon, Program Manager at 513.556.8545 or email kimberly.moon@uc.edu.
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The Economics Center 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.
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