Sixth Annual High School Business Challenge

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Empowering young people to own their economic success
Sixth Annual High School Business Challenge
Using Junior Achievement’s high school business simulation program, the JA Business Challenge places high school students in the CEO’s seat. Young entrepreneurs are taught in an
engaging way about the nuances of running a global business in a competitive, high-tech
marketplace. Student teams strategize to operate the most successful virtual business as
they develop skills in teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking. Success depends on
how well they manage their company’s key decisions. Companies (teams) are challenged to
outperform the competition in profit, sales and market share.
The Frank and Marisa Martire
Business and Communications Center
Date: Friday, March 11, 2016
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Frank and Marisa
Martire Business and Communications Center is the
home of Sacred Heart
University’s prestigious
Jack Welch College of
Business (WCOB). The
AACSB-accredited WCOB
enrolls over 950 graduate and undergraduate
students and consists of a faculty of more than 40
experienced and well-rounded professors. Our ideal
location allows students the opportunity to
connect with top companies in our area such as
GE, IBM, Unilever and more.
WCOB Open House Dates:
Undergraduate:
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HS Counselor
Visit Day:
Pioneer
Experience
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Graduate:
About Junior Achievement
Empowering young people to own their economic success
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to
giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their
economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and
economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give
students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in
financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.
L A S T I N G I M PAC T
“The Business Challenge has exposed me to important
skills that I’ll use in any career.” ­— Carolyn, Kolbe Cathedral
High School
[The Business Challenge] taught me how to make smart
business decisions and be mindful of other people’s business decisions as well.” ­— Abbrianna, Derby High School
“The JA Challenge gave me a real life insight as to how
part of a business is run.” — Bianca, Danbury High School
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Contact Junior Achievement:
Rachel Oxman Andoh | 835 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 | www.jawct.org | [email protected] | 203-382-0180 x10
2015 WINNERS
First Place
Fairfield Ludlowe High School
Second Place
Consolation Round Winner
Kolbe Cathedral High School
Danbury High School
JA programs empower students to make a connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied in the
real world — enhancing the relevance of their classroom learning and increasing their understanding of the value of staying in
school. Your support of Junior Achievement provides a visible and meaningful demonstration of your commitment to youth
in our community. You are helping students develop the competence, confidence and character needed to compete in today’s
global economy.
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Contact Junior Achievement:
Rachel Oxman Andoh | 835 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604 | www.jawct.org | [email protected] | 203-382-0180 x10