Englewood Public Schools To Offer After-School Business Technology Camp

Students in the seventh through tenth grades can now take part in the Community Bridges BisTech Camp, a mini MBA and technology-certification program that will give students the opportunity to learn how to be an entrepreneur and technology professional

By Shane Peterson, Govtech.net News Editor

The camp is being offered through an alliance of several organizations; Project ENCORE of Englewood Public Schools, Youth Organizations USA (YOUSA) and Community Bridges Inc.

In the entrepreneurship class, students will learn entrepreneurial skills and develop their own business plans. Students will also learn and use word processing and presentation software. Participating students can also get hands-on experience with computers in the Computer Construction class, in which they learn how to build, maintain and upgrade a new PC that they will get to take home and keep.

The BisTech Camp will culminate with a business plan competition for a cash award toward start-up costs and will be judged by members from the local business community and school administrators.

In addition, students will take field trips each month that will provide them with real life examples of where their newly found skills and training could be used. Students will also have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals who make presentations regarding technology and entrepreneurship and answer student questions.

Shane Peterson, News Editor

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