Careers in Business Course Description
CAREERS IN BUSINESS (CIB) (20152A001) year 1
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Level: |
11th and 12th grade |
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Class Location: |
St. John Church, Freeport |
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Time: |
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri. |
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Length: |
One year, double period |
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H.S. Credit: |
2 credits per year |
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Post Sec Credit: |
Highland Community College - Dual Credit **9 credits |
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Prerequisites: |
Meeting with instructor, minimum GPA, good attendance, and business/computer-orientation class (if offered), are required for acceptance into this program |
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CAREERTEC Fees: |
$25, to be paid by student/parent at High School during registration |
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HCC Fees: |
$30 registration fee per school year, to be paid by student/parent at HCC |
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Calendar: |
This course follows the CAREERTEC calendar |
Careers in Business (CIB) is a program offering 9 dual credits (college credit) during year one and introduces a variety of business concepts and applications. Additionally, job shadowing opportunities, guest speakers and field trips reinforce the areas students have studied within the business career clusters.
Curriculum:
- Money Management:
- Investing & Saving
- Banking & Credit
- Communication Skills
- Business Presentations & Writing
- Resumes
- College Exploration & Career Planning
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Stock Market Game
- Job Shadowing
- Interviewing Skills
Dual Credit Business Courses:
- Business Communications BUSN141
- Math of Business BUSN125
- Microsoft Excel INFT 140
- Microsoft Word INFT131
- Microsoft PowerPoint INFT135
All accepted students will attend a mandatory orientation meeting prior to the start of classes.
All fees listed for HCC are approximate and are subject to rate changes and textbook pricing at HCC.
CAREERS IN BUSINESS II (CIB) (22153A001)
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Level: |
12th grade |
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Class Location: |
Internship sites |
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Time: |
8 hours weekly; schedules determined by instructor, student and mentor |
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Length: |
One year, double period |
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H.S. Credit: |
2 credits per year |
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Post Sec Credit: |
Highland Community College - Dual Credit **1-4 credits |
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Prerequisites: |
Completion of CIB year 1 with C or better and 95% attendance |
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HCC Fees: |
$15 registration fee per school year, to be paid by student/parent at HCC |
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Calendar: |
This course follows the CAREERTEC calendar |
CIB I as a junior may continue for a second year (pending successful completion of year one) and participate in an internship where they gain valuable experience outside of the classroom setting. Transportation to and from the internship placement is the responsibility of the intern.
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