Adia Vang: A Student’s Transformational Growth

Adia Vang, Woodbury High School and PSEO student from Century College, attended BestPrep’s Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) in 2023 with prior knowledge of business and entrepreneurship skills that she acquired from her courses. Thrilled by creating and executing business plans, she knew she couldn’t pass up the opportunity to expand her knowledge at MBV.

Being a more experienced student, the value of MBV presented in opportunities to lead, network and build on her existing skills. This enhanced her experience by being able to help her peers create a business plan and recognize her own personal development. “My experience at camp was amazing! It motivated me to keep going and strive for a career in accounting and it also helped me put the skills that I learned from MBV into practice in my business studies.”

[Adia Vang (left) helping with business plan at MBV.]

The following year, Adia returned to MBV and volunteered as a student CEO. She led a group of campers and worked closely with a Resident Business Leader (RBL) to create a product. She empowered them to find their niche in marketing, operations, and finance, and gave them confidence to present their business plan to a panel of judges. “My experience as a CEO/Student Leader at MBV was such a fun opportunity to learn and grow as a student and a leader,” Adia shared. “[MBV] has given me the experience to work not only with students on a college campus but has most importantly given me a once-in-a -lifetime experience of working in the business world with business professionals.”

Adia’s volunteerism extends beyond MBV, helping at the Annual Luncheon and Educational Forum.

Adia’s future is bright, her goals include receiving her high school diploma and her associate’s degree in business in 2025, followed by attending Minnesota State University in Mankato to pursue a degree in accounting.

[Adia Vang (right) with board member Rhonda Dean (left) volunteering at the Annual Luncheon.]

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