Students acquire essential computer and accounting skills and have authentic retail management experience in the operation of the Technology Center's on campus store. Through this program, students learn time management techniques, develop productivity traits that contribute to personal and professional success, and take advantage of opportunities to enter the business world either as an employee or owner. The classroom creates an authentic business and retail environment.
Students learn to work independently and collaboratively to analyze and solve problems.
Field trips and guest speakers provide additional program enhancements. Team players Problem solvers Organized Respectful Professional A mathematics credit and English credit are embedded into the program and second-year apprenticeships in banking and finance are available to students who demonstrate advanced skills and initiative. In addition, ten-key skills, resume writing, interviewing techniques, and developing and presenting a business plan prepare students to productively contribute and eventually manage a business or organization. Students manage and staff the school store. This includes operation of an electronic cash register, inventory control and management, and store promotions.