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Did you know
Just what is High School of Business anyway?
Your school has been selected as a High School
of Business site ?
OK, lets back up.
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High School of Business
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New national business marketing program
Did you know
Prepares you to excel in college business
administration programs
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Might major in business in college?
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So, is High School of Business for you?
Marketing?
Finance?
Accounting?
Management?
Advertising?
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Enjoy being challenged and having fun?
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Like organizing groups of people or activities?
Then High School of Business might be for you!
Want to own a business someday?
Get a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) on
down the road?
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work on real business projects
Heres how it works
learn about the different areas of business
Take them in this order.
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But High School of Business has a twist. Its
called

• Learning as you solve real business problems
• Taking charge of your education

• Work in teams of 45
• Be given a business problem to solve
• Organize team to get the work done
• Find a solution
• Present your findings

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Heres an example
Using a real vacant lot in your town, your team
will

• Investigate zoning
• Interview local citizens
• Do Internet research

• Develop creative ideas
• Make an informed decision
• Present your idea to Chamber of Commerce

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So, whats the big deal about High School of
Business ?
Make it real
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• Work on real projects
• Solve real business problems

Be challenged

• Warningyour brain will hurt!
• Fast-paced courses
• Tackle projects similar to college and career

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So, whats the big deal about High School of
Business ?
Get the Point
Your support team
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• The High School of Business Steering Team at
  your school

• Use your math and English skills
• A-ha! An answer to why do I have to learn this
  stuff ?

• Business executives
• College professors
• Teachers

• Guidance counselors
• Principal

• Working together to build the best program for
  you

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So, whats the big deal about High School of
Business ?
Make Connections
Get Prepared
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• Guest speakers from business world
• Expert audiences for your team presentations
• Short internship experience
• High School of Business students from across
  the country

• Business and marketing knowledge
• Problem-solving skills
• Build confidence

• Be ready to excel in your college Business
  Administration program!

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So, whats the big deal about High School of
Business ?
Have Fun!
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Quotes from current High School of Business
students
I loved being in charge of the projects!
I look forward to going to this class.
We really were making the decisions I liked
that.
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Interested?
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Contact your guidance counselor or a business
or marketing teacher for more information.
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