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Programs Business, Arts & Design

Business Start-Up/Entrepreneurship

Holland Codes

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Plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a business or organization. Gain an in-depth understanding of the business and financial management practices needed for small to medium enterprises. Business and industry advisors teach the skills needed to go from the development of a sound business plan to the launch of a new business, including theory, project management, human resources, purchasing and logistics, marketing, and decision making.


Eligibility

Grades 10-12

Things to Consider

  1. Student must have the ability to work as a team member and work independently.
  2. Strong creativity skills are necessary.
  3. Student must have the ability to set goals, be self disciplined, and demonstrate outside of the box thinking skills.
  4. Any career or interest can be linked to business and management.

Direct Employment

  • Business Owner
  • Sales Representative
  • Marketing Professional

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

  • Department Head
  • Manager
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer

Locations

JTED @ The Bridges

3300 S. Park Ave.

Schedule Availability

  • Mondays & Wednesdays 4:15 to 6:45 p.m.
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:15 to 6:45 p.m.

Program Completion/Sequence

Year 1

Types of businesses, types of business ownership, business models, general business management, and financial management.

Year 2

Entrepreneurship, Develop your own business. Select a business, pricing, cost models, build a business model, financials, cash flow, income statements, market projections. Venturing 101 – University of Arizona curriculum.

Entrance Requirements for Year 2

Successful completion of Year 1

    Certification

    • Year 1:
      • Retail Industry Fundamentals – Rise-Up Retail 
    • Year 2:
      • Business of Retail – Rise-Up Retail

    Work Based Learning Requirements

    • Year 1: Participate in FBLA & class business venture
    • Year 2: Participate in FBLA & lead/manage class business venture
    • Students who complete one or more years of the program and meet the eligibility requirements may have the opportunity to participate in our Internship Program.

    Credits

    1/Year


    Instructor

    • Luke Smith

      Luke Smith

      Business Start-up/Entrepreneurship Instructor

    Dual Enrollment

    • Year 1:
      • BUS 100 – Introduction to Business (3 college credits)

    *Dual Enrollment Credits available to students are dependent on teacher credentials*

    What is Dual Enrollment?

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