Business Start-Up/Entrepreneurship

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Plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Gain an in-depth understanding of the business and financial management practices needed for large and small enterprises. Learn 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

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

Direct Employment

Business Owner
Sales Representative
Marketing Professional
Customer Service Representative

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Business Analyst
Financial Analyst
Management Occupations

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.