Global Brigades is inviting high school students to apply for the summer Business Consulting Academies in Panama, Greece and Belize. We will accept the 100 brightest aspiring future business leaders from across the United States into these Academies to provide them with hands-on international consulting experience.

During each 8-day Consulting Academy, you will:

• Consult Clients: Work directly with small businesses and entrepreneurs in Belize, Panama, or Greece.

• Gain Experience: Get 30+ documented consulting hours — meeting clients, conducting assessments, creating deliverables, and presenting actionable solutions.

• Make an Impact: Provide meaningful business and marketing deliverables and financial services to entrepreneurs abroad.

No consulting experience is required as our team will train you in all best practices, but your skills and knowledge will certainly help elevate your impact and make the experience more meaningful.

1. Utilize business consulting frameworks to identify opportunities for increased income and resolve financial challenges of small rural businesses
2. Provide capacity building workshops to the community business leaders to improve their business strategies and inspire proper marketing and management practices.
3. Work alongside international business professionals who will mentor you through the consulting process and support you to create relevant and impactful deliverables.
4. Explore local historical sites, including the Panama Canal in Panama, the Acropolis in Greece and Mayan ruins in Belize, as well as engage in cultural activities to deepen your understanding of the local culture, history and economy.