Education 2020

In this class, students will master the basics of marketing, including core concepts of financing, pricing, distribution, and product management. They will learn the basics of economic systems, efficiency and productivity, managing business finances, minimizing risk, and promoting and advertising a business.

In Introduction to Marketing II, students will continue to learn the principles and techniques they will need to market a new business successfully. By the end of the course, each student will have completed a comprehensive marketing plan for a new business. Students will also learn about real-life stories from marketing professionals, sales techniques, hiring employees, applying and interviewing for jobs, and writing and formatting business documents using OpenOffice.org ®.
(Prerequisite: Introduction to Marketing I)

In part I of this introductory class, students will master the basics of planning and launching a business of their own. Whether they are interested in creating a money-making business or a nonprofit to help others, this course will give them the core skills they will need to succeed as they learn about real-life teen entrepreneurs, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, pros and cons of self-employment, and how to attract investors and manage expenses.

In part II of this introductory course, students will hone their skills and continue to learn the key business concepts they will need to plan and launch a business of their own. Students will learn about setting personal visions and goals for their business, sales stages, opportunities and strategies, planning and budgeting, and interpersonal communication in the workplace. 
(Prerequisite: Intro to Entrepreneurship I)

This course will teach students fundamental economic principles and the basics of managing their money. It will help them understand the world of finance as they learn about financial planning, creating a budget, filling out tax forms, opening bank accounts, and saving money for the future.

This introductory course will explore the basic principles of sustainable design. Because demand for sustainable products is rising, knowledge of these concepts is a valuable asset in today’s workplace. Students will learn about topics such as calculating their ecological footprint, waste management, transportation planning and green vehicles, and the economy’s impact on the environment.