Business/Technology

YEAR 1: Microsoft Office 1 :Writing and Presenting for Business

Course Description

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of communication incorporating basic computer skills with special emphasis given to the development of workplace skills. This course will enable students to expand on the basics and the fundamentals of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and other necessary skills needed in today’s business world. In this course, emphasis will be placed on what it means to effectively and ineffectively communicate, and help students to develop skills in both written and verbal communication. After successful completion of this course, students will have the skills necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of professional situations. Additionally, students will gain valuable experience with research, presenting, ethics, and collaboration.

YEAR 1: Microsoft Office 2: Business Math using Excel

Course Description

This course offers an elaborate set of projects and activities designed to enhance students’ Microsoft Excel skills as it applies to business and financial concepts. Within each Math Excel project, students are given a Mini Lesson followed by student activities and detailed instructions to complete the project. After successfully completing the course, students will have developed an understanding of the various business and financial documents necessary to run a firm as well as the Microsoft Excel skills vital to complete those documents. In addition, several Math Excel projects also connect to the financial documents that Virtual Enterprises students are required to submit (ie. Income Statement and Break-Even Analysis). Therefore, Virtual Enterprise teachers and students are also encouraged to use these materials.

Year 2: Entrepreneurship 

Course Description

This is a rigorous, comprehensive one-year course in Entrepreneurship and Business which has the following primary goals:

To provide students with the skills, competencies and confidence to successfully pursue post-secondary education in a variety of business and/or business-related disciplines.

To develop effective entrepreneurs who will use their insights, knowledge and skills to develop ventures that are prosperous and respectful of the long-term health of society and our planet.

To use technology as applied in business.

To provide a foundation for a rich, meaningful experience in the VE simulation.

YEAR 3: Marketing

Course Descriptions

Marketing 1 & 2 - This marketing course explores multiple forms of communication within a business environment. Emphasis is placed on writing, listening, speaking, nonverbal and interpersonal communication with internal and external business audiences. Students apply the principles learned to written exercises and oral presentations. Students will understand marketing, the process through which organizations analyze, plan, implement, and control programs to develop and maintain beneficial exchanges with target buyers. Effective marketing is critical for the long-term success of any business organization because this function ensures that the firm attracts, retains, and grows customers by creating, delivering, and communicating superior customer value. This class will culminate with a Market Research project which will provide the marketing student with a systematic and objective approach to the search for and analysis of information relevant to the identification and solution of marketing problems.

Career & Financial Management- This course is designed to promote financial literacy and career exploration among young adults. Students will gain an understanding of and develop the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in a rapidly changing world. They will explore emerging workplace trends and develop employments skills, including resume writing, interviewing, while developing a career plan. Additional topics include maintaining a checkbook, understanding credit, insurance, and consumerism.

Business Management - Integrates and builds upon skills learned in previous Business Management courses. Students learn about strategic planning and decision making, leadership and motivation in the workplace, human resources, and various best practices of successful management.

Work Based Learning and Internship

Interning in high school can be a fantastic way to get some real world experience before heading off to college. Internships are not just for college students anymore. Many students in high school are using internships as a strategy to help decide their major, bolster their college applications and gain experience to better prepare themselves to land their next internship after they have additional collegiate knowledge under their belts.

Don't let the perceived lack of experience deter you from applying for a high school internship. You may already have skills that can add value to the employer. For example, many employers might need a tech-savvy student to help them with their social media presence, perform market research or much more. Worst case scenario: convey your willingness to learn and the determination to work harder than anyone else to get the job done!

Ready to apply for a high school internship? Enter you preferred location or industry and find your internship today! Speak to Mr. Tobia in Room 148, Periods 1-6.