JA Inspire/Biztown at Tulsa Expo Center

Northeastern State University was well represented at JA Inspire that brought together over 5,000 8th grade students to the Tulsa Expo Center. About 90 exhibitors that included several different companies and colleges from around Oklahoma attended the event to educate these students about their organizations and how to set themselves up for success. NSU College of Business faculty Brian Vickers and Courtney Hamby were present during the event on March 1st and 2nd. 

With a setup similar to a career fair, there were many opportunities for interactions with numerous students to inform them about what NSU can offer. Being made aware of the possibility to graduate high school with their associate degree, CLEP programs to not take general education classes and earning college credits while in high school was a goal of presenting at the JA Inspire. 

“If you plan early, you will be able to have better options in the future, during college and beyond.” Brian Vickers said this of the importance of meeting students earlier in their education. Courtney Hamby agreed with this stating, “It is great that NSU College of Business is creating several touchpoints to help recruit students. By the time they are in the later stages of high school, students are familiar with NSU and consider them as a top option for pursuing their higher education.” 

It was great to have the JA Inspire event back in person after being virtual for the past two years. NSU hopes to continue promoting their programs to these students so they can make decisions on their future knowing all the different paths to college. For further information on different courses available at the College of Business, please email cbt@nsuok.edu.