Virtual Business

Centennial High School

What is Virtual Business?

A business class where students learn through simulating a company

• AKA – Virtual Enterprise
• Virtual Enterprise website: veinternational.org

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Basics About the VB Program

• 2-year program – junior and senior year

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• Junior year
• Intro to Business
• Taught by Mr. Stuebbe
• Dual enrolled course with CSUB
• 32 students will be accepted into the class

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• Senior year
• Virtual Business (run company)
• Taught by Ms. Elliott
• Gives you credit for your economics class

What You Will Learn About in Intro to Business

• Economics
• Business Law
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Product Development
• Human Resources
• Marketing
• Finance
• Resume writing

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What You Will Learn About in Virtual Business

• Business Development
• Interview Skills
• Leadership
• Communication
• Sales Skills
• Responsibility
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Meeting Deadlines
• Career Readiness
• Personal Finance

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MendTality Company Structure Chart

www.mendtalityve.com/

Various Skills Needed

• Leader
• Social
• Outgoing
• Detail oriented
• Team player
• Good speaking/presentation skills
• Responsible
• Dedicated
• Hard worker
• Driven
• Good work ethic

Benefits of Virtual Business

• Classroom designed like an office –

your very own cubicle!

• Leadership opportunities
• Bond with new people
• Career experience
• Explore hidden characteristics
• Field trips
• Trade shows
• Competitions – continue legacy
• Can include on a resume

Field Trips

• Business Conference at CTEC
• Competition Practices
• Trade Shows
• San Diego - December
• Bakersfield - January
• San Bernardino - March
• New York (if qualify for Nationals) - April

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Student Experiences

Rhyan Atkin

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“Virtual Enterprise has given me business knowledge as well as taught me many real-world skills. My teamwork and communication have improved through this class. I have learned how to meet deadlines and prioritize my time as well as improved my presentation skills. Not only did this class help me improve upon many needed skills, but I have also developed really close friendships with my classmates. This class is like a family, and I am so happy to be a part of it.”

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Vaishvi Joshi

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“Virtual Business has allowed me to learn skills that are crucial for the real world. This program gives us a chance to learn how to “adult” such as personal finance, learning how to manage people, and keeping ourselves accountable. Every single day, I come to class and I learn something new. In this program, your team is so important. Your team becomes your family because you rely on each other for their strengths to develop your business. Plus you get a chance to go out of town for trade shows and if you work hard, even to New York City. Yes, this program may seem like hard work, but let me tell you, it is so, so rewarding!”

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Max Geissel

• “Virtual Business has really opened new pathways for me and sparked interest in things I hadn't considered before. I have learned so much through the Virtual Business class, lessons I will take into the business world and into life. My life has been greatly impacted in a positive way by this program and I feel very confident in entering the real world next year."
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Cassidy Gereke

• “Virtual Business has taught me so much about real life. It is a class that I look forward too and always enjoy. Being in virtual business has taught me skills that I need in the workforce such as teamwork, leadership, communication, and time management. It brings a bond within your class that is not possible in a normal class setting. Aside from the business itself, the class teaches you how to manage your money correctly before you get to the real world. It is an experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life, and will benefit me in the future.”

Alondra Muralles

• “My experience in Virtual Business was like no other. I never thought I would want to major in business before this class. It’s been really helpful and a good experience to be apart of. It got me closer to new people as well as creating a bond unimaginable. It’s a taste of what a workplace is in the real world!”

Fill out the Google Form application if interested!^��Applications due by Friday March 1st

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Questions?

�Contact Ms. Elliott -

Email: Jacilyn_Elliott@kernhigh.org

Room: 1401