
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.

TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
The Tech Support Internship is a student-run IT help desk that prepares students to provide first-line technical support to students, support staff, and teachers. Students are trained to listen, observe and assess general end-user issues. This hands-on environment gives students the opportunity to learn how to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems, as well as process service tickets and inventory stock. Students will also earn a professional industry certification. Certification options may include CompTIA IT Fundamentals, Microsoft Office Specialist, Google GSuite, or Adobe Photoshop. Each student will be matched with a professional mentor. A summer boot camp is a course requirement. This course may be repeated.

Duration: Semester, alternate days
Prerequisite: Summer Boot Camp is a requirement
Open to Students: Grades 10, 11 and 12
Total PHS Credits Earned: .5
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.5 PHS credit: Elective
Potential Industry Certifications Earned:
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CompTIA IT Fundamentals
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Adobe Photoshop
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Microsoft Office Specialist
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Google GSuite
Community Partners: Professional Mentors, IT Internship Experience
