Since 1980, Learning About Business has provided high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with a week-long mini-MBA experience, providing an interactive business simulation while fostering creative problem solving. Held on the beautiful campus of Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio, LAB students get a taste of college life away from home. Students also have an opportunity to earn three college credits for their participation in LAB Week. See FAQs for more information.
Rebecca Francosky, LAB Week Class of 2000
I found it extremely surprising how fun LAB Week actually was. I came to it with not-so-high expectations and an attitude of “I just want the week to be over.” But after the first couple of hours I knew it would be an exciting time. Meeting new people, learning new things that I’m interested in - it all gave me an experience that I don’t think I’ll soon forget. 
Joe 
Class of 2021
group of LAB students posing on the steps of an academic building

We thank our major donors who helped make LAB Week 2026 possible:


Foundations & Corporations:


Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

Kosicek Vineyards

Scholarship Sponsors:

Anna Dey

Ashtabula Foundation

Keith Corkwell

Emily Dizer

Fredon Corporation

James & Angela Hambrick Foundation

Huffman-Mayer Wealth Management

Lozick Family Foundation

Lubrizol Foundation

MUM Industries

Pub 1812 at Riders Inn

Anthony & Kari Shick Charitable


Individuals:

Pete DeRooy

James & Laura Leuty (in memory of Larry Lamphier)

Gloria Majeski

Lydia & Sam Mills (in memory of Larry Lamphier)

Tom Moscovic

Christine & Paul Pahoersky

Glendeen Shuga (in memory of Larry Lamphier)

Pam Trivisonno (in memory of Larry Lamphier)

Robert & Michelle Velotta



*If you have been accepted into the program, you can pay your registration fee for LAB Week and complete the LAB Week forms below: