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    Career Insights – Entrepreneurship

    by Immerse Education

    Career Insights – Entrepreneurship is a two-week residential summer programme in San Francisco where students explore startup strategy, business innovation and career planning through projects, coaching and industry visits.

    Last verified: 31 Jul 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens
    Career Insights – Entrepreneurship

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    Career Insights Entrepreneurship at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Past

    Eligibility

    Students aged 15-18

    Age range / Year group

    15-18

    Location / Region

    San Francisco, USA

    Cost

    £5995-£9516

    Duration

    2 weeks

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced

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    Class size: 7-10 students

    Accommodation: UC Berkeley residence halls

    Certificate / outcome: Personal project; certificate

    Teaching time: 45 hours

    Career Insights Entrepreneurship summary

    Career Insights – Entrepreneurship is an in-person Immerse Education programme in San Francisco for students exploring how ventures are developed, launched and scaled.

    Students combine project-based learning, career-skills sessions, expert workshops, individual coaching and industry visits.

    It best suits students who want to test an interest in entrepreneurship in a structured residential setting rather than take a purely classroom-based business course.

    What is Career Insights – Entrepreneurship?

    Career Insights – Entrepreneurship is Immerse Education’s in-person summer programme in San Francisco for students curious about startups, business innovation and entrepreneurial careers. It sits within the provider’s Career Insights pathway, which introduces students to professions through practical experience.

    Students explore how entrepreneurs develop, launch and scale ventures in the Silicon Valley context. The experience combines hands-on projects and career development with expert workshops, individual coaching and company-focused visits.

    Why Succeed highlights Career Insights Entrepreneurship

    • The programme pairs entrepreneurship study with concrete industry visits, including Oracle Park, INSEAD Business Hub and Jelly Belly Factory.

    • A personal project and presentation to industry experts give students a tangible way to apply their learning.

    • Weekly one-to-one coaching provides individual career-focused feedback.

    • The 7-10 student class size supports a more discussion-led experience than a large lecture format.

    Who is Career Insights Entrepreneurship for?

    Best for

    Students aged 15-18 who want to explore startup strategy and business innovation through projects, coaching and an international residential experience.

    Not ideal if

    You want a low-cost, online or credit-bearing entrepreneurship course, or need a programme with future dates already confirmed.

    Is Career Insights Entrepreneurship worth it?

    This is a strong fit for a student who learns best by testing an entrepreneurial interest in context: building a personal project, receiving coaching and seeing how organisations operate. The San Francisco setting and industry visits make its career-exploration angle more distinctive than a standard business classroom programme.

    The main limitation is cost, especially for the residential options, and the programme is an exploration rather than a route to launching a funded venture. Its value will be highest for students who reflect on the experience and use the project and feedback to guide later subject or career choices.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    £5995-£9516; includes 45 teaching and coaching hours., Tuition by industry experts., Support from designated mentors and one-to-one support., Guest-speaker sessions and a personal project., Personalised tutor evaluation and certificate of attendance., Residential options include 13 nights of university accommodation., Residential options include daily breakfast and dinner., Tailored cultural and social activities and Immerse team support..

    Accommodation

    UC Berkeley residence halls

    Provider details

    Review the Immerse Education provider page and official sources before making a final decision.

    Dates and logistics

    2 weeks; San Francisco, USA.

    What to check before committing

    Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.

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    How much preparation does Career Insights Entrepreneurship need?

    Effort level

    Moderate to high.

    Best started

    Begin planning several months before a summer session to arrange travel, accommodation choice and payment.

    Main challenge

    Turning a broad business interest into a focused personal project and presentation.

    Typical preparation

    • Read the syllabus guide and list two or three startup questions you would like to investigate.

    • Compare residential and non-residential options, including travel and daily arrangements.

    • Prepare a short explanation of your academic interests and future goals for the enrolment process.

    • If travelling internationally, plan documents and travel arrangements early.

    Useful if

    You are ready to participate actively in workshops, visits and group activities.

    What do students do on Career Insights Entrepreneurship?

    Students learn through project-based entrepreneurship tasks, career-skills sessions, expert workshops and guided industry exposure. Their work builds towards a personal project presentation to industry experts.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore entrepreneurship, startup strategies and business innovation through practical sessions.

    2. 2

      Develop career-planning skills such as career exploration, CV development and cover-letter writing.

    3. 3

      Meet an Expert Industry Tutor for weekly individual coaching and feedback.

    4. 4

      Take part in visits and guest-speaker activity connected to local industries.

    5. 5

      Complete a personal project and present it to industry experts.

    Career Insights Entrepreneurship dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Students aged 15-18 at course start.

    • Designed for sixth form and high school students.

    • No formal academic requirements.

    • Educational background submitted after enrolment.

    • A parent or guardian enrols students under 18.

    How much does Career Insights Entrepreneurship cost?

    Non-residential

    £5995 — No accommodation.

    Funding or discounts

    • Classic residential: £7495 — Two-week residential programme.
    • Residential + research: £9516 — Two weeks residential plus 10 hours online.
    • Scholarships: Check official page — Scholarship opportunities are offered through the Immerse Education Essay Competition.

    What's included

    45 teaching and coaching hours., Tuition by industry experts., Support from designated mentors and one-to-one support., Guest-speaker sessions and a personal project., Personalised tutor evaluation and certificate of attendance., Residential options include 13 nights of university accommodation., Residential options include daily breakfast and dinner., Tailored cultural and social activities and Immerse team support.

    How to apply to Career Insights Entrepreneurship

    1. 1

      Choose your preferred course and dates online.

    2. 2

      Complete the online enrolment form.

    3. 3

      A parent or guardian completes enrolment for students under 18.

    4. 4

      Pay the programme deposit to secure your place.

    5. 5

      Provide requested educational background after enrolment.

    What does Career Insights Entrepreneurship cover?

    The programme covers the following focus areas.

    Project-based learning

    Apply entrepreneurship ideas through industry-guided, hands-on tasks.

    Career skills

    Explore careers, employers, future CVs and cover letters.

    Expert workshops

    Learn about career paths and industry practice from Expert Tutors.

    Personal project

    Develop and present an individual project linked to future career plans.

    Industry visits

    Use company visits and guest speakers to understand entrepreneurship in practice.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    What is a typical day on Career Insights Entrepreneurship?

    A typical day during the programme.

    Mornings

    Breakfast is followed by project-based sessions during the sample timetable.

    Afternoons

    The sample timetable includes career skills, workshops, coaching, industry visits or project presentations.

    Evenings

    The sample timetable includes activities such as talks, games, a challenge and a final-night party.

    Who teaches on Career Insights Entrepreneurship?

    Project-based sessions and workshops are led by Expert Tutors from industry. Each student also receives weekly one-to-one sessions with a dedicated Expert Industry Tutor for individual feedback and career-focused support.

    The programme identifies tutors and mentors by role; faculty may vary by session.

    Where do students stay on Career Insights Entrepreneurship?

    Residential plan

    • University residence halls: Residential students are based at UC Berkeley in Berkeley, California.
    • College-style rooms: Rooms have essential amenities, with lounge spaces and communal areas.
    • Meals: Residential inclusions list daily breakfast and dinner.

    Non-residential plan

    • Day option: non-residential

    Male and female participants are housed separately.

    What happens after Career Insights Entrepreneurship?

    After completing this programme, participants often pursue:

    Build a personal project for a CV or university application.

    Receive a personalised tutor evaluation.

    Earn a certificate of attendance.

    Develop a Career Development Plan with a personal coach.

    Optionally pursue eight UCAS points if eligible.

    UCAS points are an optional add-on for students aged 14 and above.

    Where does Career Insights Entrepreneurship take place?

    The programme is framed around San Francisco’s innovation ecosystem, with activities across the Bay Area and accommodation at UC Berkeley in Berkeley. Students encounter local industry and cultural sites alongside academic sessions.

    Students arrange their own travel to and from San Francisco.

    Career Insights Entrepreneurship FAQs

    It explores entrepreneurship, startup strategies and business innovation through practical projects, workshops, coaching and industry visits.

    The published San Francisco programme is a two-week Career Insights experience with 45 teaching and coaching hours.

    No formal academic requirements are stated. Students provide their educational background after enrolment so project leads can take it into account.

    The programme states 7-10 students per class and lists an average class size of seven.

    The Classic residential option uses UC Berkeley residence halls. A non-residential option without accommodation is also offered.

    The residential inclusions list daily breakfast and dinner.

    Each week, students receive one-to-one sessions with a dedicated Expert Industry Tutor, alongside designated mentor support.

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    Sean Stevens

    Co-founder, Succeed | Founder, Immerse Education (2012–2026)

    Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, programme quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.

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    Sources and verification

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    • San Francisco | FAQs
    • Who is this programme for?
    • When is the enrolment deadline?
    • What's included in the programme fees?
    • Enrol | Academic Summer Schools & Online Courses - Immerse Education
    • San Francisco Summer School 2026: Career Programmes
    • Enrol | Academic Summer Schools & Online Courses - Immerse Education
    • Book a Consultation - Immerse Education
    • Entrepreneurship in San Francisco: Residential Programs for High School Students
    • Entrepreneurship Summer School 2026: Residential Programs for High School Students

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