Introduction to Business & Technology

Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry 

Apply technology as a tool to increase productivity to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents.

Master word processing software to create, edit, and publish professional-appearing business documents.

Analyze and integrate leadership skills and management functions within the business environment.

Demonstrate understanding of the concept of marketing and its importance to business ownership.

Use professional oral, written, and digital communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas.

Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship through recognizing a business opportunity, how to start a business based on the recognized opportunity, and basics of how to operate and maintain that business.

Understand, interpret, and use accounting principles to make financial decisions.

Develop effective money management strategies and understand the role and functions of financial institutions.

Research and interpret the various risks involved in operating a business while determining the role of insurance for a business. 

Examine basic human resources and the legal aspects of a business while incorporating the methods into business practices.

Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.