Make It Your Business

SCED Code: 12151

Virginia Extended Description: 18

Suggested Grade Level: 6, 7, 8

Duration: 18 Weeks

Prerequisite: None

OSHA Compliance Required?: No

Students design, establish, and operate a small-group or class business, producing a service or product that meets an identified school or community need. Emphasis is placed on the introduction and application of business terminology, basic entrepreneurship concepts, and fundamental business principles. Basic academic skills (mathematics, science, English, and history/social science) are integrated into this course. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

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Career Clusters

Pathway	Occupation
General Management	Entrepreneur General and Operations Managers Human Resources Manager Master Scheduler Operations Manager Payroll Manager
Operations Management	Chief Operating Officer Customer Service Representatives Entrepreneur Marketing Managers Media Planner, Buyer Procurement Specialist Purchasing Manager Sales Representative

Pathway	Occupation
Lodging	Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Auditing Clerk Chief Engineer Concierge Front Desk Clerk Front Office Manager Lodging Manager Marketing Managers
Recreation, Amusements & Attractions	Advertising and Promotions Managers Caterer Meeting and Convention Planner Recreation Supervisor Recreation Worker Retail Manager Sports Promoter
Restaurants & Food/Beverage Services	Destination Manager Entrepreneur Facilities Manager Food Service Manager Host, Hostess Meeting and Convention Planner
Travel & Tourism	Human Resources Manager Meeting and Convention Planner Tour, Travel Guide Travel Agent

Pathway	Occupation
Marketing Communications	Advertising and Promotions Managers Art Director Marketing Communication Manager Multimedia Artist, Animator Public Information Director Public Relations Managers
Marketing Management	Advertising and Promotions Managers Art Director Entrepreneur Marketing Communication Manager Media Planner, Buyer Multimedia Artist, Animator Public Information Director Public Relations Managers
Marketing Research	Database Administrator Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Merchandising Coordinator Product Planner
Merchandising	Customer Service Representatives Merchandise Buyer Merchandise Displayer, Window Trimmer Merchandise Manager Operations Manager Retail Manager
Professional Sales	Account Executive/Account Manager Manufacturer's Sales Representative Media Planner, Buyer Sales Managers Sales Representative Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Sales Representative

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