Member Benefits

Attendees listen closely to insights on ethical leadership.
  • 2-3 Year Membership: Multi-year program that engages students in career-building experiences from sophomore to senior year.
  • Seminars: Focused seminars on leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking led by industry professionals.
  • Mentorship: One-on-one mentoring with senior executives and established industry leaders.
  • Industry Networking: Exclusive networking events with professionals across various industries and sectors.
  • Special Co-ops and Internships: Access to competitive co-op placements and internship opportunities with top-tier companies.
  • Executive in Residence: Opportunities to learn from and work with a resident executive who provides ongoing guidance.
  • Company Tours: Visits to major corporations, offering firsthand insight into business operations and culture.
  • Industry Project: Team-based project solving a real-world business challenge in collaboration with an industry partner.
  • Community Service: Hands-on service activities designed to develop leadership, teamwork, and civic engagement.
  • Scholarship: Annual $5,000 scholarship awarded to each program member throughout their participation.

Primary Focus On Skills

Shah academy scholars posing with a guest speaker in front of Shah Academy.
  • Leadership Skills
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Innovation
  • Ethics, humility and integrity
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Conflict resolution
  • Persuasive communication
  • Active listening
  • Asking the right questions
  • Negotiation skills
  • Giving & Accepting Feedback
  • Problem Solving
  • Taking calculated risks/Risk management
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Cultivating your network
  • Project/Program Leadership (Influence without direct authority)
  • Building relationships
  • Working in (and leading) diverse and cross functional teams
  • Entrepreneurship