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.
GLOBAL BUSINESS
Students will have the opportunity to engage in a real-world experience in high-demand corporate environments where they can learn and grow in areas that may offer future employment opportunities. While in the corporate setting, students will spend both semesters working on a variety of industry-driven projects, solving authentic business problems, and learning about the rewards and challenges of project-based work. Each student is partnered with a professional mentor. This class is taught off-campus at our Insight Office. Students regularly travel to professional partners within the community. Professional attire is required for students.
Duration: Year long, daily
Open to Students: Grades 11 and 12
Total PHS Credits Earned: 3
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1 PHS credit: English (Advanced Composition & Communication)
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1 PHS credit: Business (Business & Project Management)
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1 PHS credit: Social Studies
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EITHER AP Economics - Microeconomics & Macroeconomics OR
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* UW-Green Bay Econ (202 & 203)
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Potential Post-Secondary Credits Earned
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Students taking the AP Econ course may earn up to 3 college credits based on performance on the AP exam in spring (OR)
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Students may earn up to 6 college credits from UW-GB by taking Econ 202 & 203 for a nominal fee
Community Partners: Professional Mentors, Business Partnerships (projects), and Guest Instructors
