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Business Department. Christian County High School. ~Our Mission~. Help each student to: Develop business, financial, and computer literacy Learn and apply leadership experiences Become aware of the many career opportunities in business and the technical skills required for each
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Business Department Christian County High School
~Our Mission~ • Help each student to: • Develop business, financial, and computer literacy • Learn and apply leadership experiences • Become aware of the many career opportunities in business and the technical skills required for each • Demonstrate proficiency in various business-related competitions • Become CAREER READY
What We Offer… • Career Readiness • Industry Certifications • Career Majors • Co-Op Program • FBLA • College Credit
Business Courses • Accounting and Finance Foundations • Advanced Computer Applications • Business Law • Business Management • Computer and Technology Applications • Entrepreneurship • Financial Accounting • Help Desk • Help Desk • Leadership Dynamics • Multimedia Publishing • Principals of Marketing • Sports and Event Marketing • Travel and Tourism Marketing • Word Processing • Work Experience Business (CO-OP)
Career Readiness • Any student eventually has a career as a goal. Thus, Career Readiness is for ALL students as each of the three skills -- academic, technical and employability -- are a necessary foundation on which students can build lives and be prepared to confront the inevitable changes life brings. • http://www.kde.state.ky.us/NR/rdonlyres/F2513F98-032B-4D69-A5A0-AF0A7D729C92/0/CCRChart.pdf
Career Majors and Career Readiness • Complete a series of four courses to complete a career major • Pass the KOSSA exam or industry certification r to become career ready
Industry Certifications • IC3 • MOS • These industry certifications are recognized world-wide and will look great on a college application or resume
IC3 Certification Test • Internet and Computing Core Certification • Purpose of this Certification: • Provide students and job seekers with the educational/training foundation to succeed not only in technical careers, but also in any field or job position requiring the use of computers.
IC3 Exam Structure • Structured around 3 individual exams: • Computing Fundamentals • Key Applications • Living Online
IC3—Computing Fundamentals Exam • Covers subjects needed for: • a foundational understanding of computing • knowledge and use of computer hardware, software, and operating systems
IC3-Key Applications Exam • Includes questions covering 3 applications: • Word processing • Spreadsheet software • Presentation software • Also includes questions on common features of all applications such as starting, opening, and saving files.
IC3-Living Online Exam • Covers aspects of working in an Internet or networked environment. • Includes: • Basic knowledge of networks and the Internet. • Skills with Electronic Mail and Web browsers. • Skills required to find and evaluate information. • Understanding issues related to computing and the Internet at home, school, and work. (Ergonomics, Security, Ethics, “Internet Rules”)
MOS Certification • Microsoft Office Specialist • World-wide , performance-based certification test • Provides skill-verification tools that help to assess a person's skills in using Microsoft Office programs • Demonstrates the ability to quickly complete on-the-job tasks across multiple programs in the Microsoft Office system.
Business Co-Op Program • Learn about business first-hand as you earn money and high school credits • Network with professionals and make life-long connections • Students must complete 3 business courses PRIOR to the senior year to be eligible to co-op
College Credit • College credit through Murray State University may be available for Advanced Computer and Technology Applications
FBLA • Future Business Leaders of America • Develop leadership skills • Attend exciting field trips • Participate in rewarding community service activities • Compete at the regional, state, and national level • $20 yearly membership dues CCHS FBLA Website JOIN THE FBLA FAMILY TODAY!
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