Saturday 6/22

Welcome to the first week of our intensive business internship program! This week serves as your gateway into the dynamic and diverse world of business. We’ll start with a comprehensive orientation session designed to familiarize you with the program structure, your follow interns, and our expectations. The first session will conclude by a surprise speaker who is currently studying business at a top university in the US. She is a diligent and ambitious student and is the president of her universities’ business club. She has demonstrated outstanding leadership and organizational skills and we hope that she can speak on her experiences.

Saturday 6/29

Welcome to Week 2 of the Business Internship Academy! Following up on the startup of our program, we reveal that Sung Lee, the founder of his architectural firm and a key architect behind many iconic buildings in Torrance, will be our guest speaker! As a visionary in the field, his work has helped shape the city's landscape, from innovative commercial spaces to stunning residential projects. Known for his creativity and leadership, Mr. Lee's talk will offer invaluable insights into the world of architecture. Additionally, this week will follow a guest speaker who is a professor at a local community college

Saturday 7/6

Welcome to Week 3 of the Business Internship Academy! Our first speaker is Takashi Kamiya, the CEO of Great Luck Inc., a highly successful company in the cargo and shipping industry. With over 20 years of experience, Takashi has navigated the complexities of a global industry and built a reputation for excellence. He will share the journey of his career, from the challenges of running a logistics enterprise to the key strategies that have driven his success. Our second speaker is a surprise guest—a brokerage owner who started her career as a commercial real estate agent. Her journey is a testament to overcoming adversity in a competitive industry. Through grit and persistence, she has excelled in sales and built a thriving business. Her story of breaking barriers and defying expectations will inspire you to stay committed to your goals, no matter the obstacles you face.

Saturday 7/13

We are also pleased to announce that our session will conclude with a guest speaker, Jonathan Kim, a highly successful day trader with a proven track record in the financial markets. Jonathan has consistently achieved impressive returns through strategic risk management, technical analysis, and deep market insights, quickly establishing himself as a leader in the field. His expertise in navigating volatile markets has allowed him to build a thriving portfolio, leading him to found his own coaching business, where he now mentors aspiring traders. Additionally, we will also have a surprise speaker who studies economics at a top college in the US. He has shown great passion for economics, and will share how he utilized it to create a positive impact on his community.

Saturday 7/20

Welcome to Week 5 of the Business Internship Academy! As we approach the final sessions of our program, we’d like to introduce interns to the Business Internship Challenge – an opportunity for you to apply all the knowledge and skills you've gained over the past few weeks. Interns will be placed into cohorts, and will need to brainstorm a realistic business idea that can thrive in today’s market. Further, as a group, interns will create a presentation regarding their idea and how they market it to reach a large audience.

Saturday 7/27

Welcome to the conclusion of our business internship program! Week 6 is not only a celebration of all that you have learned and accomplished over the past weeks but also a critical opportunity to showcase your newfound skills and innovative business ideas. Each group of interns will have the opportunity to present their unique business idea to a panel comprised of business leaders, program mentors, and guest judges. We will then evaluate your presentation and decide on a winner. The winner will receive the “BIA Scholar Award” and will be awarded a $100 scholarship.