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Company Program: A Student Venture- After-School (Grade 9-12)
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WHAT IS COMPANY PROGRAM: A STUDENT VENTURE?
Company Program: A Student Venture is offered at no charge and equips high school students with the knowledge and concepts necessary to create and run their own companies. Students experience the process of: |
- Electing an executive/management team
- Creating a business plan
- Developing a budget
- Selling shares to raise initial capital
- Marketing a product or service
- Liquidating the company
- Producing a year-end shareholder’s report
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| The program runs for 16-weeks from October 20th, 2009 to March 4th, 2010 in the evening from 6:00 - 9:00pm with a diverse group of Grade 9-12 students. Students are counseled with the guidance from 4-6 knowledgeable volunteers from the business community. |
Watch the Company Program Video
View Southern Alberta's company websites . Thank you to Phalanx Consulting for supporting all Company Program teams in their webhosting and IT integration.
STUDENT BENEFITS:
- Opportunity to win over $40,000 in local and national Scholarships and Awards!
- Earn High school Credits
- Develop entrepreneurship, workforce readiness and life skills
- Explore future opportunities through positive role models
- Have Fun!
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS:
Use the links below to get more information on awards and scholarships available to Company Program participants.
DOWNLOADS:
View the Company Program Overview
CONTACT:
Contact Us About Company Program
Click here to request more information on the program.
For more information on Student registrations, volunteer opportunities or general Company Program information, please e-mail Joe Petermann, Coordinator - High School Programs, at 403-781-2583 or email jpetermann@jasouthalberta.org
