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Biz-Ed Program

Biz-Ed is a dynamic three-week program developed by Rutgers School of Business–Camden (RSBC) to introduce high school students to core business concepts and essential professional development skills. Through interactive sessions led by RSBC lecturers and student panels, the program fosters critical thinking, communication, and career readiness. 

Key components include:

  • Guest Lectures: High school students engage with business-focused presentations delivered by university-affiliated professionals and business students. Topics may include entrepreneurship, marketing, financial literacy, innovation, leadership, and real-world problem-solving. These sessions aim to spark curiosity and build foundational knowledge in business. 
  • Student Panels: Current business students share their insights on developing professional skills, managing real-world projects, and exploring different career pathways in business. These conversations encourage reflection on individual strengths, interests, and future aspirations. 
  • Professional Development Workshops: Practical, hands-on activities designed to help students build skills like teamwork, public speaking, time management, resume writing, and goal setting. These sessions equip students with tools to succeed in any professional or academic environment. 

By connecting students with relatable role models and real-world learning, Biz-Ed helps inspire students to explore and pursue their interest in business. 

HS Students from Penn Tech in Pennsauken, NJ
Partipate in the Fall 2025 Program

Meet Our Previous Biz-Ed Ambassadors

Donnelly,Jake HeadShot

Name: Jake M. Donnelly

Hometown: Marlton, NJ

Major: Design | Minor: Marketing

Career Goal: Manage a branding or marketing firm that assists organizations in defining, designing, and constructing new futures at pivotal junctures.

Lesson Topic: Personal Branding

Why I Choose to Attend RSBC: Due to Rutgers–Camden’s relationships with professionals that are established within their fields.These interactions provide invaluable real-world insights, allowing students to gain practical knowledge and perspectives beyond what can be learned in the classroom.

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Name: Shakeena Figueroa

Hometown: Galloway, NJ

Major: Finance & Management

Career Goal: Finance Advisor at Top 10 Finance company

Lesson Topic: Personal Finance

Why I Choose to Attend RSBC: Rutgers is a great school and well known for academics. It offers a lot of opportunities that will be beneficial in my career. Also, black and red are my favorite colors too.

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Name: Nicole Kanevski

Hometown: Richboro, PA

Major: Finance

Career Goal: To become a lawyer and own a consulting firm

Lesson Topic: Networking 101, Social Media Dos & Don’ts

Why I Choose to Attend RSBC: RSBC was a no brainer for me. After hearing about the research opportunities and grants given, I had my eyes set on the school. In my time here, I’ve gotten to go to South Korea to present my research. This has led me to meet some incredible people who I still communicate with to this day.

Lama,Jamyang HeadShot

Name: Jamyang Tenpa Lama

Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal

Major: Finance & Computer Science

Career Goal: Financial Analyst, Consultant

Lesson Topic: How to Improve your Résumé, Power of Empathy in Business

Why I Choose to Attend RSBC: Rutgers–Camden offers a diverse, close-knit academic community. The faculty and advisors are dedicated and always there to support and guide you toward your ambitions. 

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Name: Georgios Lazaropoulos

Hometown: Marlton, NJ

Major: Economics, Business Management

Career Goal: Business Owner in Logistics Field

Lesson Topic: Resume Building, Logistics and strategy, Time Management

Why I Choose to Attend RSBC: I always dreamed of working in the corporate field especially in the Logistics industry. I chose RSBC because of the diversity that exists in the program and because I will be able to enhance my public speaking skills while hopefully helping other younger individuals carve a better idea for their future.

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Name: Trahan Leverett

Hometown: Westampton, NJ

Major: Accounting

Career Goal: I want to own my own private tax and advisory services firm.

Lesson Topic: Business Ethics and Time Management

Why I Choose to Attend RSBC: I chose to attend Rutgers–Camden as a business student because I wanted to join an organization that would teach me to lead people toward their dreams, in addition to lifting me up towards my own.

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Name: Nicholas Piccone

Hometown:  Berlin, NJ

Major:  Finance

Career Goal: CFA at Fortune 500 Company

Lesson Topic: Excel Tips and Tricks

Why I Choose to Attend RSBC: RSBC is a tight-knit community of like-minded professionals. Faculty and peers are both readily available to provide guidance when needed. The opportunities offered to RSBC students are valuable assets that must be utilized in finding and developing your career path. 

For more information about the Biz-Ed Program, contact:

Shy Yi, M.S.W.,Ed.M. 
Assistant Dean of Student Engagement & Business Honors Program
856.225.2742
Shy.yi@rutgers.edu 

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BLDP Executive Shadowing Application v2

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If I am chosen and matched with an executive, I will follow through and prepare a one-page report giving honest feedback about the experience. The written summary is due by the start of the next semester. By typing my name in the box to the right I am offering my digital signature in lieu of my handwritten signature.

After the shadowing event, I will write a personal thank you letter to the executive and copy Dr. Kaufman-Scarborough and Ms. Bridget Britton for their records. By typing my name in the box to the right I am offering my digital signature in lieu of my handwritten signature.

After notified of a match, students are responsible for providing personal information to the matched executive (e.g., current resume and cover letter with information on career ambitions). The information on this application is for internal use only, for us to match you as well as possible with and executive from among our alumni database.

BLDP Application

The Spring 2023 Application is now open! 

Priority will be given to applications received by November 18. Applications are accepted until all seats are filled. Space is limited, so apply early!

The seminar application process is our gateway for entry into the program. Upon acceptance into BLDP, students will be emailed their acceptance letter plus a special permission number allowing registration for the BLDP seminar.

Requirements

Seminar applications are solicited each semester and require the following:

  1. Completed application form (at the bottom of this page),
  2. For students with GPA 3.0 – 3.49, two (2) letters of recommendation (one academic; one other)

Rutgers-Camden students are invited to apply to apply for enrollment in the BLDP seminar. All applicants are expected to meet both of the following selection criteria:  (1) have sophomore standing or above and (2) have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. First-semester transfer students will be evaluated based on their GPA earned at Rutgers. Students who fail to meet these admission criteria may still be allowed to apply for (and possibly enroll in) the BLDP seminar, but they will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The director balances evaluations to make final decisions on people accepted for the seminar (up to a maximum of 15-20 each semester).

Students who are admitted to the BDLP are required to adopt the BLDP Code of Conduct. A signed contract is required from each student.

Students may count activities toward “leadership units” that were initiated prior to taking a seminar, as long as those activities occured primarily during their enrollment in their academic program.

Application for Admission to BLDP Seminar

Applications for the BLDP Seminar will be ongoing until class is filled.

BLDP Program Application

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  • In your own words (100-350), discuss the reasons why your application should be considered for the Business Leader Development Program, including what you hope to gain from the program and what you can contribute.

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  • If you need to submit two reference letters, please email them to ldrshp@camden.rutgers.edu. Ideally, you should receive one letter from an academic source (e.g., a former or current instructor), and one from a business source (e.g., a former employer - even if for a part-time or volunteer position).

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