The Business Technology career pathway at North High School integrates marketing concepts, computer applications, and office practices and procedures that will provide students with a solid foundation in the business world. Students are offered a wide range of practical, hands-on learning opportunities that include the operating/managing the school store, learning software programs, keyboarding and filing skills, as well as the creation and manipulation of business documents and spreadsheets. Desktop publishing, website construction and social media round out students’ digital skills and knowledge. Students additionally become versed in accounting functions, business math, and a variety of financial decision-making strategies.
Before students go out on internship during their senior year, students will have completed their Microsoft, OSHA, and Quickbooks accounting certifications.
Students in this program generally work in office settings assisting staff with various office tasks including: copying, filing, and answering phone calls. Interns have also worked in various departments including: IT, marketing, real estate, small business/startups, insurance, finance, sports management/marketing, data processing, customer service, and more.