A Virtual Case Competition for Ambitious High School Students
WHAT IS A CASE COMPETITION?
Step into the shoes of a CEO or consultant and help a top global business tackle its challenges.
Each team has a set amount of time to develop a strategy to address the key issues and present it to a team of judges who will then determine the winner.
How does HCGCC25 work?
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Register individually with the link above
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Form a team to collaborate with (2-4 people)
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Learn new skills through our on-demand bootcamps & live webinars with industry experts (for free)
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Solve the regional case and proceed through the rounds.
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Win big! cash prizes, virtual-work experience programs at a Fortune500 company, and admissions consultancy help.
80+ Countries
DEVELOP INDUSTRY-READY SKILLS
The perfect stepping-stone to a career in any industry around the world.
Special Prizes
EXCLUSIVE PRIZES UP FOR GRABS
A total of $4000 USD and US $18,000 USD in education consulting prizes is available to win! Earn impactful work experience programs with industry leaders.
800+ teams
NO BARRIERS TO ENTRY
HCGCC is 100% virtual, easy to join and accessible for all skill levels. Workshops for participants are available from top industry executives.
REQUIREMENTS:
1) Each team must have 2-4 students, but we highly recommend at least 3!
2) All participants must be aged 13-18 and currently enrolled high school, OR have already graduated but not yet started university.
3) No prior business or economics experience necessary! Join us no matter your experience. We have the tools to help you succeed.
WHAT ARE PAST CONTESTANTS SAYING?
"Try your best, the best way to succeed is to know your content and be confident.”
“Make sure you are confident in knowing all of your strategies! Work with your team in all aspects and research in depth!”
“Start your pitchdeck early or exactly when they send out the prompt to maximize your time. Also be sure to practice the Q&A session before the real pitch.”
-Ca$h Cows
"More than a business case competition, HCGCC joins finance, design, creativity, and business sense into a unique chance of showing your knowledge. Be complete, and learn everything."
-Sons of Real
This competition was extremely enlightening and one which we highly recommend all to join. The interesting case studies provided allowed us to truly understand the risks which businesses face, and to develop potential solutions. We did feel quite young, going into this competition with a limited understanding of the business world, however, we did not let this stop us!
After using research and our problem-solving skills, we proposed innovative ideas, analyzed graphs and statistics, and worked on our identification of weaknesses and threats, all while working collaboratively. Our advice to future participants is to read the case given carefully, and use creative and critical thinking to truly comprehend what is asked of you to find effective solutions.’
-Team ALPHA
"CASE COMPETITION HAS BEEN REALLY LIFE-CHANGING FOR ME BECAUSE IT TAUGHT ME THAT I NEED TO PURSUE BUSINESS, AND I'M SUITABLE FOR IT. I WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECOMMEND EVERY STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE!”
— Ahad, 2020 Case Competition Winner
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