Careers in Business Oct/Nov Article
Launch the media gallery 1 playerDuring October, the students completed their college business proposals and learned how to properly write letters and memos. This pairs nicely with the amount of time they have also spent learning Microsoft Word.
In the first half of November, we focus on how to deliver presentations without reading directly from the PowerPoint slides. We specifically focus on preparation, rehearsal, eye contact, tone, and especially knowing your audience. We also work on dropping the “um”, “uh”, and “like” from their vocabulary which has perhaps the most challenging part! I’m looking forward to seeing each of them improve over the next couple of weeks.
During the last half of November, the class pivots to Personal Finance and Business Math. They will tackle banking, checking, savings, credit, debt, and the importance of budgeting to live within your means. All of these are life skills to help them become financially independent.
CIB II students will continue to work at their internships and add to their portfolios. In particular, documenting the skills they are learning on the job, known as employability skills. Recognizing these skills is valuable because they can better explain all they’ve accomplished during college and/or job interviews. I am so proud of the exceptional feedback from mentors about the year two students. Great job everyone! Remember to be thankful for the time spent with family and friends during Thanksgiving break.