Trott Emerging Business Leaders

Trott Emerging Business Leaders is a one-year immersive program for first-year students who are ambitious about launching careers in business. Students benefit from personalized career advising, professional development workshops, and a funded internship in the summer after their first year. TEBL’s curriculum helps develop business professionals who are equipped to lead and disrupt current and emerging industries. The program is funded by a generous gift from Trott Family Philanthropies and BDT & MSD Partners.

All rising first years are eligible to apply. No prior experience required! For any questions, please contact Jackson Lehmar at jlehmar@uchicago.edu.

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An Immersive Curriculum

Trott Emerging Business Leaders complete a series of skill building workshops and professional learning opportunities designed for their seamless transition into their summer internship experiences and future careers. This immersive curriculum helps students deepen their industry knowledge, develop strong technical skills, and learn key “soft skills” for succeeding in the workplace.

Sample workshops and professional experiences that students may experience during their year in the program include:

  • Career Exploration Week

  • Career Treks

  • Corporate Communications and Professional Etiquette

  • Data Analysis

  • Developing Your Personal Brand

  • Introduction to Excel

  • Introduction to Finance, Consulting, and Corporate Pathways

  • Introduction to Investing and Project Finance

  • Entrepreneurship and Technology

  • Networking Strategies

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How to Apply

All members of the incoming Class of 2029 are eligible to apply. Interested students can apply using this form. Applications are due June 20.

Thank You to the Trott Emerging Business Leaders Committee!

We're deeply grateful to the experts serving on the Trott Emerging Business Leaders Committee.

Janice Farrar
Senior Associate Director of Employer Relations, Chicago Booth School of Business

Victor Lima
Senior Instructional Professor of Economics

Alejandro Rodriguez
Analyst, BDT & MSD Partners

Questions?

For more information about the program, please contact Jackson Lehmar at jlehmar@uchicago.edu.