Student Summit
Can 3 days
change your life?
We believe it can.
What if you could spend 3 summer days learning about yourself and how you want your future to be? We understand you wonder about what you want to do and if you have the right plan for your future. There’s a lot to consider and it may seem overwhelming.
Designed for high school and college students, the Student Summit is June 3-5 in Chesterfield at the Undivided Experience Center.
Students will:
Discover their talents & interests
Learn the fundamentals of business & personal finance
Increase their confidence & career skills
Early Bird Registration ends Fri, May 17!
Use UWFriend to save 10% on tuition fee.
Discover the life & career you want
Interactive Sessions
The interactive curriculum of the Student Summit provides hands-on experience. Engaging lessons include activities and discussion.
Students build relationships with each other, faculty and mentors. At the end of the Summit, students will have created a Life Plan outlining their goals and learning tools to achieve them.
And, most importantly, students gain self-confidence, skills and direction.
Faculty & Corporate Panel Discussion
The faculty of the Student Summit includes exceptional professionals from a variety of industries and companies, including:
Business Tours
Discover the possibilities and see for yourself! That’s why we spend one full day of the Student Summit touring St. Louis businesses.
We’ve chosen people-centric companies who serve their employees and clients on mission. Explore and learn the difference of industries, company size, location and departments. Bus transportation will be provided for these tours.
Summit Dates & Registration
The Student Summit is June 3-5, 2024.
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm each day.
Early Bird Registration ends Friday, May 17th!
Use UWFriend to save 10% on tuition fee.
Meet the Faculty
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Gary Baker
President & CEO
Undivided -
Kristy Jackson
Executive Director, Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Harris Stowe State University
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Deb Mayer
Principal & Owner
Inspired Minds Consulting -
Kim Rubenstein
Director of Financial Planning
Undivided Wealth -
Blake Glover
Corporate Account Executive
Crowdstrike -
Dan Kraus
Chief Investment Officer
Undivided Wealth
Topics
Discovering You
Identify your talents and areas of interest. Uncover your behaviors, habits and beliefs. Learn how to make choices to support your dreams and goals.
Business Fundamentals
Learn the ecosystem of business and how you see yourself in this world. Discover different types of industries, companies and business components.
Personal Finance
Understand the foundation of investment and financial planning. Learn how to budget, build wealth, manage credit, understand your paycheck and be a smart consumer.
College Success
Learn the critical components to consider to select the best college. And, once there, how to succeed in and out of class.
Leadership Skills
Elevate your communication skills and your ability to make decisions. Understand the critical role of gratitude and goal-setting.
Career Success
Learn how to write a stand-out resume and career profile. Gain interview best practices and discover how to build a network of mentors.
Details
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The Student Summit for high school and college students is June 3-5, 2024 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Day 1
Tour St. Louis companies: Cortex Innovation Community, Microsoft and Cambridge Air Solutions.Day 2
The Evolution & Components of Business
Discover your Career Preferences
Strengthen Self-Advocacy & Confidence using Emotional Intelligence
Navigate your College & Career Future
Unlock the Power of LinkedIn
Day 3
Foundational Elements of Investing
Foundational Elements of Personal Finance
Vision Casting / Setting SMART Goals
Time & Stress Management
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Tuition is $375 per student. This covers the participant's attendance in the program, lunch each day, transportation to/from St. Louis companies and all necessary materials.
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The Student Summit takes place the Undivided Experience Center at 657 Spirit Airpark West, Suite 104 in Chesterfield.
Conveniently accessible by Interstate 64/40 and Spirit of St. Louis Boulevard. The UEC is located across from St. Louis Premium Outlet Mall and Towneplace Suites by Marriott.
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The faculty of the Student Summit includes exceptional professionals from a variety of industries, such as:
Gary Baker, adjunct professor of Washington University, St. Louis University MBA Capstone Mentor and President of Undivided. He’s also a partner with the Rockwood Partners in Education (PIE) Career Exploration program and Parkway’s Spark! experiential learning program.
Kristy Jackson, Executive Director, Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Harris Stowe State University.
Blake Glover, corporate account executive, Crowdstrike.
Kim Rubenstein, CFP and Director of Financial Planning, Undivided Wealth.
Debra Mayer, Principal & Owner, Inspired Minds Consulting.
Dan Kraus, Chief Investment Officer, Undivided Wealth.
Kelli Glover, training and development consultant with a 25 year background in the pharmaceutical industry.
Deanna McClintock, Executive Director, Undivided Experience Center.
The Corporate Panel Discussion includes:
Leslie McKee, Vice President, Design Studio, Maritz Global Events.
Jerry Carlson, retired Managing Partner of the KPMG Washington Metro Area and the Chesapeake Market.
Nate Aucker, New Product Development, Cambridge Air Solutions
Anthony Meyers, Author, Executive Coach and Social Entrepreneur
Dale Kreienkamp, CEO of Thriving Through Transitions. -
Only online registration is accepted. Click here to register.
What People Are Saying
“The Student Summit was a great experience. My favorite part was getting exposure to the different companies and their cultures. One of the things that we learned that has stuck with me is the power of networking and the advice the panel had to share.”
— Taha S.
“I felt everyone cared for my opinion and ideas. They genuinely wanted the best for me and to jumpstart my career as a young professional.”
— Grace B.
“There is so much to take away from the overall experience. It provides so much exposure & insight into business through many different lenses. Gary Baker is a tremendous business person, leader, visionary, and even better person. I was very fortunate to take part in this at such a young age. I highly encourage anyone that has the opportunity, to take advantage of it as well.”
— Anthony M.
“I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the invaluable opportunity to attend this Student Summit. It holds immense significance for me, and I truly appreciate all that you and your team have done1”
— Jada B.
“Visiting companies from many different industries helped me better understand the type of industry I'd like to work in the future. Mr. Gary Baker did a great job guiding me and the other students to reflect over the similarities and differences each company had to offer. I'm extremely grateful to Undivided for inviting me to participate in this program!”
— Brock G.
“Amazing experience! The program gives you a roadmap on how to direct a path best aligned with your skills, passions and goals. Understanding the culture and environment of the companies we toured was invaluable.”
— Blake G.
“Gary Baker has been an inspiring mentor over the years creating work-based learning experiences for several Rockwood students. He is innovative and forward-thinking designing individualized projects based on career interests. He is unique in the fact that he remains connected with students long after they have moved into their careers. We are grateful for Gary’s dedication and for encouraging our student's career passions.”
— Karrie Lehman
Project Interface Program Manager, Rockwood School District