Applied Economics is a high school course that offers students the opportunity to study the principles of economics for academic credit. Through quality curriculum materials developed by Junior Achievement, and with the assistance of volunteer business consultants, students explore and clarify attitudes toward the American economic system and acquire the skills necessary to function as informed citizens in that system. Applied Economics shows juniors and seniors what it takes to start a business, from market research to business plans and sales goals. This is an annual international competition for high school students to compete against other bright students around the world. The competition asks students over a period of a few short weeks to make business decisions based on financial reports and situations that effect a pen producing factory.
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Winners are sent to the international competition each year. GroundHog Job Shadow Day Career professions from all walks of life host students. Job Shadowing brings to young people the relevance of schoolwork and provides them an up-close look at careers. The student is immersed into the world of work, where they can get firsthand information about job skills and careers. Students are hosted for one morning at a job site and shadow an employee for twohours.