Business Management and Administration
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Students interested in postsecondary education and careers in accounting, entrepreneurship, information system management, human resources, market research, sales management, finance and tax preparation will take five pathway courses and up to six related electives. In addition to mentorships, internships and microinternships, 21 industry certificates are available.
The Entrepreneurship Program
The Entrepreneurship Program engages students in the everyday business of creating ideas and building companies. Available in District 214’s six comprehensive high schools, it uses the expertise of local business partners with professional roots in a variety of areas, from marketing and branding to finance and business development.
These partners join District 214 teachers to deliver a relevant entrepreneurship education. Students also work in teams, as they would in a real business setting, to solve problems and develop solutions. Startup Showcase is the culmination of the program’s year of critical thinking, collaboration and inspiration. In the competition, the top group from each school pitches their idea to a team of judges for a shot at a financial award funded by the District 214 Education Foundation.
Startup Showcase already has helped launch a number of student businesses, including SnapClips, which later secured funding from three of the business professionals on the TV show “Shark Tank.”
In addition, several schools have coffee carts that enable students to run businesses during the day. Students in the District’s life program at the Forest View Educational Center launched Forest Brew. It helps students in the transition program reach their highest level of independence through instruction in daily living, communication, community, vocation, self-determination and functional academics.
Business Middle College Program at National Louis University (NLU)
D214’s Business Middle College program at National Louis University (NLU) in Wheeling is designed for Seniors planning to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration at National Louis University following graduation from District 214. Students will attend class at NLU 3 to 4 days a week all throughout their senior year while simultaneously completing their freshman year of college.
Students must be a Junior to apply for this Senior-year experience. While transportation is provided, students also have the option to drive themselves.
To apply for the Business Middle College program, click here.
Work Based Learning Experiences in business management and administration
Student interns have completed a variety of tasks in the Business Management and Administration field, including, but not limited to:
- Observing candidate interviews and providing feedback to supervisors
- With industry professional input, tailoring a resume for future applications
- Using social media platforms to increase awareness of an organization’s services within a community
