Minority High School Scholars Actuarial Academy
Redbird Risk Management Challenge
Are you up to the challenge? Are you ready to compete against the best the Midwest has to offer? Do you have what it takes? If so, then you might be ready for the Redbird Risk Management Challenge. This one week program is designed for top high school students interested in careers in business. A passion for business and strong verbal and math skills are required.
We are seeking students who:
Selection will be based on GPA, extracurricular activities, community service, and leadership roles held by the applicant.
Illinois State University invites the best that the country has to offer to compete in a week-long challenge to be held at the Katie School of Insurance on the Illinois State campus from July 26-31, 2009. We are seeking 20 seniors, representing the top high schools to compete in this year’s Redbird Risk Management Challenge.
In the Challenge you and your teammates assume the roles of senior risk management professionals and are asked to guide your corporation through a mine field of potential disasters. Losses may occur without notice – and may cripple your corporation’s ability to carry on operations. The only alternative to bankruptcy is for your team to correctly assess the nature of these perils and implement superior risk management strategies that ensure corporate success. Student-teams compete against one another in developing the best risk management strategies. The winning team is determined by which corporation generates the most profit by the end of the week. The experience will be challenging and will ask that you be at the top of your game. You will have to be creative and resourceful if you expect to win.
This program is sponsored by the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS), Spencer Education Foundation, and contributions from COUNTRY Financial and State Farm Insurance.
While on campus for the competition, your costs will be covered. We will pay the cost of tuition, room, and meals. You will be responsible only for incidental expenses. If you meet the participant profile outlined and are up for a challenge, please consider applying for consideration.
