Oregon Business Academy

FAQ: Why is attending OBA Business Week important?

Business touches almost everything we do. Whether you use a computer, drive a car, buy food, play sports, or visit a doctor, you’re interacting with businesses every day.

Business Week helps students understand how businesses work while building leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. It’s a hands-on way to learn skills that are useful in any career and throughout life.

🚨 LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE for Business Week 2026!

Spend a week building a company, developing leadership skills, making new friends, and experiencing college life at !

📅 June 21–27 or July 26–August 1
🎓 Full and partial scholarships available

Don't miss out on a summer that could change your future.

Apply TODAY: oregonbusinessacademy.com/enroll

Calling the Business Week network, that’s YOU, volunteers, alumni, and supporters!

We are looking to fill the final spots in our Business Week sessions and would love to spread the word about this transformative week.

Tag a student, parent, or educator who would benefit from this experience.
Learn more: https://www.oregonbusinessacademy.com/enroll

We are so excited to introduce our June Business Week Kickoff Ceremony Speaker, Pallavi Pande!

Pallavi is a Portland-based founder, mompreneur, and Owner of , a company rooted in sustainability, community, and usability.

Dtocs creates compostable tableware from naturally shed palm leaves and bamboo fiber, supporting a majority female workforce while contributing to education in underserved communities. After 5 years of hands-on expertise and experience, Pallavi started Dtocs Consulting with an Amazon seller operator mindset to help other product-based founders grow on Amazon.

We can’t wait for our June Business Week students to hear her story, learn about her journey, and be inspired by the impact she’s creating.

Kasey recently visited Santiam Junior/Senior High School to share what makes Oregon Business Academy’s Business Week such a unique opportunity for students.

From building a company and pitching ideas to learning from business leaders and experiencing college life, Business Week helps students gain skills and confidence that last long after summer ends.

Know a high school student looking for an unforgettable summer experience? There’s still time to apply.

🔗 Learn more and apply at oregonbusinessacademy.com/enroll

Meet Alex Arreguin!

Raised in Woodburn, Oregon, Alex graduated from Oregon State University with a B.S. in Computer Science and a minor in Business Entrepreneurship
He is currently a Cloud Architect at Campbell Global, a JPMorgan Chase company, where he focuses on building and improving cloud infrastructure to support applications, data, and security

This is Alex’s third year volunteering with OBA, and he has loved being part of the experience. Fun fact, he is also a 2x OBA Basketball Champion.

We’re excited to have Alex back supporting students this summer as a Company Advisor.

Meet Axel 👋

Axel Mortenson is joining us as our Lead Operations Intern for 2026 Business Week! With a background in robotics, manufacturing, and choral performing, Axel brings a unique mix of technical skills and creativity to the OBA team.

He’s excited to support student learning and growth by helping ensure every detail of Business Week runs smoothly, creating a seamless and impactful experience for all participants.

We’re so excited to have you back, Axel!

Please join us in welcoming Kerr Contractors Oregon, LLC as a new partner of the Oregon Business Academy!

Support from community-minded companies like Kerr Contractors helps expand access to Business Week and ensures more students can step into a transformational, hands-on learning experience. From building business plans to pitching ideas, students leave with practical skills and a stronger vision for their future.

We’re grateful for Kerr Contractors’ commitment to empowering the next generation of Oregon leaders. Learn more about the partners who make this work possible at oregonbusinessacademy.com/partners

We’re excited to have Mike Cebula joining us as a Company Advisor this summer!

Mike has spent his career in banking and technology, helping organizations develop new services, solve complex challenges, and strengthen relationships with their customers.

For the past 10 years, he has volunteered with SCORE, supporting small business owners, and currently serves on several boards in Clackamas County.
Mike is passionate about mentoring, community involvement, and supporting the growth of future leaders. He is a graduate of the University of Portland!

POV you almost didn’t apply to Business Week and then…

You built a business in a week
You pitched in front of real judges
You met friends for life
You felt way more confident walking into school the next year

Don’t be the person who says, “I wish I had done that.”
Spots are limited for this summer. Apply now:https://www.oregonbusinessacademy.com/enroll