New ventures need capital. Students at GlenOak High found a source for funds by pairing Junior Achievement with the senior-year High School of Business entrepreneurship project. The JA Company Program assists students in getting funding for their businesses.
Businesses opened by the students include a cell accessories retailer targeting both b-to-c and b-to-b customers; a company that repurposes cabinet doors to create unique serving trays and signs; and an artisanal business of decorative lighted glass bottles. Each company generated between $1300 and $3100 in sales. In addition, students who created the cell accessories business placed in JA’s competition and received a cash prize.
Kudos to GlenOak Teacher Amanda deFays for aligning the programs to create a powerful combination of student learning!