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The Company Program - A Student Venture
In-school Edition (Entrepreneurship classes)
Teachers: Click here to register your class online for this program!
Program Description
Through participation in this exciting program, students experience the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship by starting and operating a classroom based business. In a series of activities led by a volunteer from the community, students explore the requirements of today's successful businesses. As a class, students decide whether to produce a product or provide a service. They raise the required start up capital, and track the financial performance of their venture. Student Venture provides an ideal opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to be successful business owners and operators.
Students learn the value of self sufficiency through the exploration of entrepreneurship, workforce readiness and life skills that come with the startup and operation of a business. Specific activities involved include:
- Selecting a product or service and a name for the venture
- Business Planning and Capitalization
- Electing a management team and assigning students to roles within the organization
- Planning and implementing plans to finance the venture and market the product or service
- Operating a business, including processes of quality control, record keeping and reporting information
- Liquidating the company at a designated time
Volunteer Role
Volunteers need to be organized, patient, motivated, have high energy, be a team player, and have a sense of adventure. It is recommended that volunteers need specific skill areas i.e. finance, HR, accounting, administration. Volunteers should be able to work with teens and have excellent communication skills. Experience running their own business and/or a strong background in business would be an asset. Volunteers work in partnership with the teacher primarily in an advisory role. Volunteers should be able to work with teens and have excellent communication skills.
Next Steps?
For more information or to register to participate in The Company Program as either a class or a volunteer, contact Philip Reid, Program Manager, at (902) 892-6066 or preid@japei.org or simply fill out our online registration form!
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company_student.pdf
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