Business Innovation is an opportunity to follow as passionate pursuit from imagination to innovation. Students will learn the skill sets necessary to move an idea from light bulb to launch. They will live and learn states of ideation, business development, perfected pitch proposals and business implementation. Either individually or as part of a team they will utilize critical thinking to grow ideas to the next level. Students will be supported in the development of a start-up company, social enterprise, or nonprofit organization. Each student is partnered with a professional mentor. This course is held off-campus at the Insight Office. Professional attire is required for students.
WHAT WE DO
Insight is an innovative educational approach, combining rigorous curriculum, high quality instructors, professional mentors, and business partnerships to provide an authentic, real-world experience that prepares students for their post-secondary path.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
The number of community members involved in Insight continues to grow, speaking to the magnitude of positive impacts that their involvement has on them personally and professionally. Grow your own professional network, support your employment pipeline, obtain recognition with your employer and get FREE support with business projects that you haven’t been able to tend to on your own.
WHO WE ARE
We are educators of the future generation, readying students to address current employment needs and preparing them to launch into an ever-evolving world of careers. We support our community members and business partners, while providing our students to embrace their future careers with confidence and passion.
ABOUT
WHAT WE DO
Insight is an innovative educational capstone experience for students, designed by Pewaukee High School to give high school students hands-on, real-world experiences immersed in a professional setting. Students in the Insight program engage in rigorous curriculum while also learning valuable skills for high-demand careers. Industry partners provide real project work and experiences, while giving students an opportunity to build their portfolios and resumes. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit or industry certifications while in Insight, and each student is mentored by a professional in a career the student is interested in pursuing. Insight students enter the program with a strong academic background and leave better prepared to be the next generation workforce.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Insight has partnered with hundreds of community members who have provided us with business projects, served as mentors or guest instructors, or have hosted visits and tours from students. Our community members are overwhelmingly positive about their experiences, and have shared the various benefits to getting involved:
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Move your own work forward by having a team of highly qualified learners tackle projects that YOU need completed at no financial cost to you or your business
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Improves job satisfaction and renewed passion for your career
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Uses or develops additional skills not required in your current position
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Contributes to the development of future professionals and supports your employment pipeline
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Introduces you to strong, motivated learners that are passionate to become your future employees and colleagues
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Increases positive connections with a young workforce
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Extends your own personal network to other businesses, community professionals, and students
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Recognition of service for your employer or for your personal portfolio
Students participating in the Insight program have applied and been selected through an interview process. They demonstrate communication, leadership, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. They must be adaptable and motivated to collaborate with adults in the professional world.
WHO WE ARE
