Purpose:
To connect motivated, energetic college students to local business people for short projects attempting to study, research and potentially solve real world business dilemmas. The CBBC is a community volunteer Board, consisting of students from St. Olaf and Carleton College. The Student Board, started in Fall of 2005, is sponsored by First National Bank, Community Resource Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. The Board is administered by the Northfield Enterprise Center (NEC).

Projects will likely fall into three basic categories:

1. Market research
2. Developing marketing plans
3. Developing business plans for start-up businesses

Businesses will vary by need and matched to student's interest levels.

Details:

• Students are selected through a rigorous selection process and are paired with projects depending on their experiences and areas of interest
• The CBBC will recruit both Carleton and St. Olaf college students
• 1-year commitment with opportunity to re-apply each spring
  
  

Time Commitment:
There are three 60 minute group meetings scheduled in the Fall (Sept., Oct., Nov.) and another three meetings in the Winter (Feb., Mar., Apr.) with additional time spent individually or in groups to work with local business people. It is envisaged that students will spend on average three hours a week on their respective projects.

Benefit to Students:
Students will meet and network with business people and can benefit from applying their education to real world examples while giving back to the community. While this is an unpaid opportunity the CBBC provides a resume building experience that could lead to a summer internship or a job in the future.

Deadline:
Monday, April 21, 2008

Eligibility:
Application open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Application Process:
A completed application will consist of:

• Resume (or brief history of your work experience)
• Director Application Form (see Position Description for complete details)

Submit by April 21, 2008 to Blake Abdella, Executive Director of the Northfield Enterprise Center, via email: blake@northfieldenterprisecenter.com or mail: P.O. Box 665, Northfield, MN 55057.

* Interviews will take place Sunday, April 27, 2008.

Questions:
Contact Blake Abdella at (507) 649-1810 or Mike Hendel, Assistant Director - Career Center, at (507) 222-4294 or mhendel@carleton.edu