See what WIB can do for you.
WIB offers a variety of programs and opportunities for students to get involved throughout the year. Read through each of our programs and click on the button to learn more about each!
Defining Her Future (DHF)
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WIB’s annual, day-long Winter quarter event offers students the chance to connect with industry professionals, attend executive panels, and develop leadership skills. As the largest student-run event on campus free for students to attend, DHF features diverse speakers sharing insights on overcoming challenges and fostering empowerment in the workplace. Students can get involved by joining the Marketing Creative Team, Logistics Team, or Marketing Strategy Team to gain valuable business experience as they work together to make this event available to students every year
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Every winter quarter
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Anyone (any year and any major)
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Applications for the 2024-2025 DHF cycle have closed. Check back for next year’s applications during Fall Quarter.
Entry Engagement
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Entry Engagement is an 8 week, fall quarter program designed to help new students transition into their first year on campus and develop connections in the Orfalea College of Business.
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Every Fall Quarter
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First years of any major
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Applications for the 2024-2025 EE cycle have closed. Check back for next year’s applications during Fall Quarter.
Women in Business Leadership Academy (WBLA)
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WBLA mentees gain invaluable skills, BUS 206 credit, and a supportive network of like-minded, ambitious young women. Each mentee is paired with a small group and a dedicated mentor to foster both personal and professional growth. The program includes weekly Friday meetings featuring guest speakers, interactive workshops, and a corporate tour in the Bay Area!
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Every winter quarter
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Mentees = First years and Transfer Students
Mentors = Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
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Applications for the 2024-2025 WBLA cycle have closed. Check back for next year’s applications during Fall Quarter.
General Mentorship Program
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This program is designed to empower WIB students by accelerating their academic and professional development. It offers a flexible framework, allowing students to be paired up with a mentor (based on questionnaire responses) and set their own meeting schedules to fit their availability. Applications for mentors and mentees are accepted year-round, ensuring that it's never too late to get involved and benefit from this opportunity
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Year round with continuous rolling applications
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Mentees = 1st years, transfer students, and sophomores
Mentors = Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
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The Wire
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The Wire serves as the official publication of Cal Poly Women in Business, dedicated to amplifying the voices and narratives of women within our community and beyond. Through engaging articles, personal stories, and insightful interviews, The Wire connects readers to the diverse experiences of women navigating academic and professional landscapes.
The Wire hires Writers, Copy Editors, Graphic Designers, Directors of Meetings, and Directors of Social Media and Marketing.
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Year round with continuous rolling applications
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Anyone! (any year and any major)
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