NKU to Host Economic Development Bootcamp

March 7, 2024 - Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business, in collaboration with the Center for Economic Analysis and Development (CEAD), is excited to announce its inaugural Economic Development Bootcamp, taking place from June 3 -7, 2024.

Led by Janet Harrah, the senior director of CEAD and executive director of Haile Professional Development, this intensive 5-day program offers a curated curriculum tailored to meet the needs of college students and young professionals looking for a career in economic development. Participants will delve into the fundamental aspects of economic development, with a primary focus on market research.

Throughout the bootcamp, accepted applicants will learn specialized skills including data analysis, project management, community outreach and the art of gathering and interpreting data to effectively communicate research findings. The skills learned in this bootcamp are transferrable to a wide range of occupations including economic development professionals in government, non-profit, private companies and international organizations.

What: Economic Development Bootcamp

When: June 3 – 7, 2024

Where: NKU’s Haile College of Business

Accepted participants will meet with and learn from economic development professionals in our regional development organizations, city and county government, tourism and community infrastructure industries.

An application is required and participant selection will be held the first week of April.

 Click here for more information and to apply.