Related service employment such as manager, general manager, accountant, auditor, attorney, compliance office, business executive, entrepreneur, sales executive, marketing executive, financial analyst, actuary, buyer, budget analyst, advertising executive, purchasing agent, financial advisor, financial examiner, public relations specialist, sales manager, director of sales, marketing coordinator, vice president of marketing, network/computer systems administrator, software developer, computer systems analysts, promotions, marketing managers, promotions, sales reps, wedding planners.
Translating passion into a successful business model is a difficult task.
Developing a business into a successful enterprise demands more than passion. It requires the ability to apply practical business skills. Success demands hard work, resilience, and expertise. In order to succeed, you need to understand and to become proficient in a set of fundamental business skills.
The Business and Entrepreneurship pathway designed to prepare graduating students for successful employment in the business world. The three pathways in this area will help prepare students with skills in accounting, business administration, marketing, entrepreneurial skills, and an appreciation of business ethics. The combination of job skills and awareness gained through this coursework is highly transferable to most jobs in local businesses.
Through articulation agreements with area Technical and Community Colleges and programs, interested students may continue their educational advancement through a variety of high demand career preparation training and degrees.
Education Levels in Demand in Online Job Postings October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021
BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PATHWAYS
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Finance relates to the services involved in financial and investment planning, banking, insurance, and business financial management.
Business Management is about leadership. Students learn business skills essential for efficient and productive operations for any company. (see videos above)
*HW = High-Wage; HS=High-Skill; HD=High-Demand; OG=Occupation Gaps; AG=Award Gaps
The field-level analysis shown here highlights needs across Central Minnesota. Highlighted in this table are the:
Origin Occupations that are most accessible to youth in the St. Cloud region
Gateway Occupations that offer middle-wage and middle-skill career opportunities, and
Target Occupations they map to that are high-wage, high-demand, and high-skill by pathway.