BP Employer Challenge hosted by the University Career Center! This application is open from October 21st-November 3rd

Test your business and market analysis skills with this real-world energy case presentedby BP (Fortune Top 10 company) -- and then practice your communication and presentation skills when BP staff come to campus to hear your solution!

BP is working to meet increased demand for sustainable energy and wantsyou to analyze the market for a new power generation project that can move the Midwest from fossil fuels to renewables. This is a great way to gaininsight about the real-world energy future while practicing your analytical, communication, and presentation skills. BP professionals will be on campus to hear each team present their results and provide feedback on theteam's approach to solving this case.

This is for you if:
You want to learn more about business and the energy industry
You want to practice your analytic, team-building, and presentation skills
You're looking for a way to connect with a Fortune Top 10 employer for the first time
You're not sure what you're most interested in and want to try something out
You're interested in the energy industry, sustainability efforts, and want to gain real-world experience

Here's how Employer Challenges work:

NOVEMBER 7TH, 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
- BP reps will be sharing information and providing background information on the Employer Challenge in-person at the University Career Center (third floor of the SAB)

NOVEMBER 8TH-NOVEMBER 14TH (during the week on your own time)
- Students teams will use the information provided and their own ingenuity and skillsto develop a 5-minute presentation that addresses the BP mini-case

NOVEMBER 15th (time slots will be scheduled between 11:00 AM-3:00 PM)
- Student teams will give their 5 minute presentation to the BP reps at the University Career Center!
- Teams will receive feedback on the content of thepresentation, creativity, and overall presentation skills
- Resumes ofparticipating students will be shared with the BP team

So, why not? Give it a shot! Click RSVP to submit your application.

Students will sign up as a team of 2-4 students. You are responsible for applying on behalfof your team that you've created on your own. All participants must be U-M Ann Arbor undergraduate students. Only one application is required per group.

If you are interested in the challenge but do not have a group, you can add your information to this sheet and contact others listed inorder to find your team of 2-4 students
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cOGWgklH-XMPRuLl48uLk5L6NVJ7tvVDywnFlaOWGsw/edit?usp=sharing

At least one member from each team MUST be at the case study overview on November 7th in the University Career Center (third floor of the SAB), soplease plan on attending. If a member from your team is not able to be there, your team cannot participate.

All team members MUST be available to present their case sometime between 11:00 am-3:00 pm on Friday, November 15th. Each team will sign up for a 20 minute time slot in that window for their presentation/feedback. It is the responsibility of the team to meet together and work on this project on their own time.

This application will close on Sunday. November 3rd at 11:59 pm. However, we encourage you to apply ASAP as this application may close early if many applications are received and we will be accepting teams on a rolling basis.

Students must apply and be accepted for this opportunity in order to participate.You will be notified if your team is selected to participate by Monday, November 4th. If you have any questions, please email uccexp@umich.edu.