Business
Get Ahead of the Curve
Everyone is looking for ways to ensure they stand out in a crowd of applicants. By exploring your business options now, you can get a leg up on the competition.
Which pathways are offered?
Entrepreneurship —This pathway prepares students to formulate policies and direct the operations of a business, corporation, nonprofit, or other organization. In small firms, this may involve assuming advertising, promotions, marketing, sales, and public relations responsibilities.
Marketing Communications—This pathway prepares students to plan, coordinate, and implement marketing strategies, advertising, promotion, and public relations activities.
What types of jobs can my student learn about and prepare for?*
Some of the jobs include:
Business Operations Specialist
Copywriter
Customer Service Representative
Insurance Sales Agent
Marketing Managers
Promotions Manager
Public Relations Manager
Small Business Owner
What is the salary outlook?*
Salaries vary depending on the job title, but approximate sample salaries include:
Copywriter–$67,120/year
Customer Service Representative–$35,830/year
Marketing Managers–$141,490/year
Which industry-recognized certifications and exams can my student prepare for?
ACT National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC)
Microsoft®️ Office certifications**
*Some of these jobs require additional education and certifications once a student graduates from high school. Salaries vary depending on the job title, experience, and location. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Website last modified date: Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
**Many Microsoft®️ Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to be better prepared, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will have further preparation for certification testing.
