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Extracurriculars for a Career in Marketing

Marketing managers plan how products and brands reach the people who buy them. DECA, business programs, and running social media for a club give high schoolers real experience.

47
programs
12
online or hybrid
10
open enrollment, no application
16
states with in-person programs

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Programs for a Career in Marketing

Wharton Global Youth Program
The University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid
Hybrid

Why it fits: Program covers business fundamentals and strategic thinking applicable to marketing roles.

The Online Summer Innovation Program
LaunchX · Virtual · Virtual
Virtual

Why it fits: Students perform market research and develop customer-focused solutions, foundational skills for marketing leadership roles.

Berkeley Business Academy for Youth
University of California, Berkeley · Berkeley, CA · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 6th - 12th

Why it fits: Program teaches core marketing concepts and students apply them to develop and pitch business ventures.

NYC Ladders for Leaders
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development · New York City, NY · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Professional work experience across diverse industries helps students explore and develop marketing and business skills.

DECA Competitive Events Program
DECA Inc · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonOpen Enrollment

Why it fits: Students compete in marketing-focused case studies and presentations directly mirroring marketing strategy and execution.

Youth Social Media Ambassador
Jersey Cares · Livingston, NJ · Virtual
VirtualOpen EnrollmentGrades 8th - 12th

Why it fits: Students create and post social media content to recruit volunteers and increase engagement for an organization.

Future Business Leaders of America
Future Business Leaders of America · Multiple · Hybrid
HybridOpen EnrollmentGrades 6th - 12th

Why it fits: Members build marketing expertise through competitive events and business strategy challenges.

Diamond Challenge
University of Delaware · Newark, DE
SelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Participants pitch innovative solutions and connect with industry leaders, practicing persuasion and market positioning.

Tufts Summer Study for High School Students
Tufts University · Medford, MA · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Marketing Essentials course covers core marketing strategy and execution techniques.

American Collegiate Adventures
American Collegiate Adventures, Inc. · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Programs include marketing & social media content, building promotional and digital strategy skills.

Westcoast Connection Teen Programs
Westcoast Connection · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 7th - 12th

Why it fits: Career experience and business-focused programs introduce marketing, finance, and professional communication fundamentals.

LaunchX
LaunchX · Multiple · Hybrid
Hybrid

Why it fits: Programs emphasize solving business problems, building companies, and consulting with organizations on strategy and growth.

Leadership in the Business World
Wharton Global Youth Program · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveRising 12th grade

Why it fits: Builds leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills needed for managing marketing initiatives.

NYU High School Academy
New York University School of Professional Studies · New York, NY · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Career Edge offers immersive industry-focused learning in marketing and business fundamentals through real-world NYC field trips.

Summer Leadership Academy
Mercy University · Dobbs Ferry, NY · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 11th - 12th

Why it fits: Students explore marketing careers through 'Super Bowl Ads' session and visit major companies like Google and MTV.

UC San Diego FUTURES Programs
UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies · San Diego, CA
Open EnrollmentGrades High school

Why it fits: Marketing program provides practical skills in strategy, branding, digital marketing, and market research.

Relay For Life
American Cancer Society · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonOpen Enrollment

Why it fits: Students promote the event, recruit participants and donors, and build awareness of the organization's mission.

Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
Blue Ocean Competition · Virtual · Virtual
VirtualOpen EnrollmentGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students craft and deliver persuasive 5-minute video pitches to communicate their business concepts effectively.

JCamp
Asian American Journalists Association · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 10th - 11th

Why it fits: Students develop persuasive communication and project management skills through multimedia news production.

Marist Summer Pre-College: Business
Marist University · Poughkeepsie, NY · In-Person
In-PersonOpen Enrollment

Why it fits: Business curriculum covers marketing strategies and business planning relevant to marketing roles.

Drexel University LeBow College of Business Camp Business
Drexel University · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Camp covers marketing as a major business discipline with direct instruction from faculty in marketing strategies and practices.

Business Is Global: Summer Business and Language Program
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University · Bloomington, IN · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Students apply business knowledge and cross-cultural skills in competitive team projects creating international business ventures.

Young Founders Lab
Young Founders Lab · Virtual · Hybrid
HybridHighly SelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Program teaches business model development and pitch deck creation, core to marketing strategy and positioning.

Lean GAP Summer Program
Lean GAP · San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
Hybrid

Why it fits: Students learn branding, design, go-to-market strategy, sales, and ad creation to reach and convert customers.

Georgetown University Entrepreneurship Academy
Georgetown University · Washington, DC · In-Person
In-Person

Why it fits: Students conduct market research, develop branding strategies, and learn networking and communication skills for business.

USC Exploring Entrepreneurship
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA · In-Person
In-Person

Why it fits: Program covers marketing fundamentals, customer acquisition, and value proposition development through real business planning.

Athena Summer Innovation Institute
Barnard College · New York, NY · In-Person
In-Person

Why it fits: Students learn branding, marketing strategy, and communications planning as core components of venture development.

Career Insight: Business and Entrepreneurship
University of Chicago · Chicago, IL · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 11th

Why it fits: Business practices and career exploration help students understand marketing's role in entrepreneurial ventures.

Moneyball Academy
Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 11th - 12th

Why it fits: Develops strategic thinking and data analysis skills useful for data-informed marketing decisions.

Essentials of Entrepreneurship
Wharton Global Youth Program · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 11th

Why it fits: Entrepreneurship programs cover business fundamentals including market analysis and strategy.

Startup UCLA Summer Institute
Startup UCLA · Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid
HybridSelectiveGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Students practice building value propositions, conducting market research, and storytelling through pitch presentations.

Rutgers University Summer Business Camp
Rutgers Business School · Piscataway, NJ · In-Person
In-PersonOpen Enrollment

Why it fits: Students explore marketing disciplines and develop business plans with pitch competitions directly relevant to marketing strategy.

Snider Enterprise and Leadership Fellows (SELF) Experience
Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets, University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business · College Park, MD · Hybrid
HybridSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Program explicitly covers marketing, strategy, and market-based economics through real-world problem solving.

Hatch Idea Lab
One Stone · Boise, ID · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Students conduct user empathy research, market analysis, and develop go-to-market strategies for their ventures.

Virtual Enterprises International Business Plan Competition
Virtual Enterprises International · Multiple · Hybrid
HybridGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Business plan competitions require students to develop marketing strategies and demonstrate market understanding.

Emma Bowen Foundation Summer Internship
Emma Bowen Foundation · Multiple · In-Person
In-PersonHighly SelectiveGrades 12th - Undergraduate

Why it fits: EBF internships in business and media sectors expose students to marketing strategy and campaign work.

Chicago Summer Business Institute
Chicago Summer Business Institute · Chicago, IL · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 10th - 11th

Why it fits: Program develops leadership, communication, and professional skills applicable to business management roles.

Kelley Women's Leadership Institute
Kelley School of Business, Indiana University · Bloomington, IN · Hybrid
HybridSelectiveGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Lectures on business topics and case-based problem-solving develop strategic thinking essential to marketing roles.

McCombs Future Executive Academy
McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 9th - 12th

Why it fits: Program covers multiple business fields including marketing with networking and industry professional interaction.

Global Business Academy
Colorado State University College of Business · Fort Collins, CO · In-Person
In-PersonOpen EnrollmentGrades 9th - 11th

Why it fits: Program covers business concepts and decision-making relevant to marketing strategy and organizational management.

Apollo Theater Academy Arts & Entertainment Production Internship
Apollo Theater · New York City, NY · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 12th

Why it fits: Interns create comprehensive marketing plans and learn digital promotion strategies to increase audience engagement.

Annenberg Youth Academy for Media and Civic Engagement
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism · Los Angeles, CA · In-Person
In-PersonSelective

Why it fits: Media communications, persuasive writing, and public speech skills apply to strategic marketing and brand communication.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp
Tufts University · Medford/Somerville, MA · In-Person
In-PersonGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Students develop sales plans and pitch strategies to stakeholders and potential customers.

Dr. Phillips Center Teen Ambassadors
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts · Orlando, FL 32801 · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Program emphasizes community representation, communication skills, and implementing ideas with professionals to promote the arts center.

Summer Venture in Business
University of Kansas School of Business · Lawrence, Kansas · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 11th - 12th

Why it fits: Students learn business topics and marketing strategies through faculty-led sessions and corporate partner workshops.

Howard University's School of Business Summer Enrichment Program
Howard University School of Business · Washington, D.C. · In-Person
In-PersonSelectiveGrades 10th - 12th

Why it fits: Music Business and NIL tracks emphasize personal branding, business operations, and strategic marketing fundamentals.

Business Careers Awareness Program
University of Arizona Eller College of Management · Tucson, AZ · In-Person
In-PersonOpen EnrollmentGrades 11th

Why it fits: Marketing class and business plan competition teach students core marketing strategy and campaign development skills.

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