Since 1980, Learning About Business has provided high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a week-long introductory business course. During the week, students run a simulated manufacturing company, and learn about the free enterprise system. Held on the beautiful campus of Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio, LAB students get a taste of the college life away from home. See FAQs for more information.  We do not offer the CCP this year. No 3 college credits. 


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: