Business at a Glance

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Business at a Glance: A Program for Diverse High School Students
Saturday, September 26, 2026

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Your college journey starts now! Experience a day at the Leeds School of Business and explore what it’s like to be a business student.

The Opening Doors to Achievement (ODA) Office at the Leeds School of Business invites you to participate in Business at a Glance, a one-day hands-on experience providing students from diverse backgrounds including those who identify as first-generation and/or low-income, a glimpse into Leeds and different career opportunities in business.Ìý

You'll participate in engaging workshops led by Leeds faculty, staff, and corporate partners, learn about a variety of business career paths, and discover the many opportunities Leeds has to offer. You’ll also get valuable information about financial aid and scholarships and enjoy lunch while connecting with a corporate partner—an excellent chance to begin building your professional network.Ìý

The event is free for all participants and up to two parents or guests. The program will include a continental breakfast, full lunch, program materials, and parking. We are also offering live interpretation from English to Spanish for guests who would like to utilize it.

Sample Agenda*

  • 9:00 - 9:30 AM: Check-In and Breakfast
  • 9:30 - 10:30 AM: Leeds Overview & Tips to Apply
  • 10:30 - 12:30 PM: Sample Lectures and Workshops
    • Students: Sample Lectures from Leeds Faculty on: Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Marketing, Real Estate, Management, Sustainable Business and Entrepreneurship
    • Parents: Workshop from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØStaff on: Financial Aid & Scholarships and Supporting Your Student's Transition to College
  • 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Lunch & Learn with special guests- Denver International Airport's Center of Equity and Excellence in AviationÌý
  • 1:15 - 2:00 PM: Student Panel and Raffle Winner Announcement

*agenda subject to change at the discretion of Leeds staff

This program is open to all and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal and Regent law.Ìý

See Your Future at Leeds
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Connect with current students, engage in a lunch & learn session with a Leeds corporate partner, attend dedicated sessions for parents, and gain inspiration from diverse business leaders as they explore today’s most relevant topics.

Get an Inside Look at Leeds

from current students

Hear from Business Executives

about leadership and their path to success

Get Answers to Your Questions

from Leeds' ODA leadership team

Connect with Your New Support Network

as you and your student meet other families exploring colleges

Professor Marcia Kwaramba Presenting at Business at a Glance
Professor Harry Mohr Starn, Jr. Presenting at Business at a Glance
Professor Tony Kong Presenting at Business at a Glance
KeyBank staff members are speaking at a Lunch & Learn event as part of the Business at a Glance program, actively engaging with the audience
A male student is taking notes during a Business at a Glance academic session.
A female student is taking notes during a Business at a Glance academic session.
Event Details

Business at a Glance:
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
9:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m
Leeds School of Business
995 Regent Dr
Boulder, CO 80309

Questions?

Send an email:

Tzigane Martin

ÌýProgram Manager | Opening Doors to Achievement Office

ÌýÌýtzigane.martin@colorado.edu