Business Ownership

Program Information Sheet

Description

  • Business is everywhere! Join a versatile program to study general business with a focus on entrepreneurship 
  • Manage MVCTC school-wide merch sales, develop a business plan, and learn QuickBooks 
  • Yearly BPA contest winners who advance to state & nationals by developing leadership and presentation skills!

Work-Based Learning Opportunity - Advanced Placement or Internship

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Curriculum Plan Career Tech courses you will be taking along with college credits and certifications available.

Suggested Skills For Success

Certifications Opportunity to earn the following certifications in this program.

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Outlook
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Access

Ohio Means Jobs Related Occupations Search

  • Occupation
    First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
    Description
    Directly supervise and coordinate activities of sales workers other than retail sales workers. May perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.
    Average Annual Salary
    $85,770
    Education
    High school diploma or equivalent
  • Occupation
    Management Analysts
    Description
    Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
    Average Annual Salary
    $82,640
    Education
    Bachelor's degree
  • Occupation
    Sales Representatives
    Description
    Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
    Average Annual Salary
    $65,070
    Education
    High school diploma or equivalent
  • Occupation
    Human Resource Specialists
    Description
    Perform activities in the human resource area. Includes employment specialists who screen, recruit, interview, and place workers.
    Average Annual Salary
    $62,580
    Education
    Bachelor's degree
  • Occupation
    Customer Service Representatives
    Description
    Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints.
    Average Annual Salary
    $38,060
    Education
    High school diploma or equivalent

Testimonials

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"MVCTC has prepared me for a future of leadership and servitude with the academic challenges I was given through CCP and the opportunities I have had, such as running for BPA State Office and being a student ambassador."

Benjamin Bitner
Twin Valley South
University of Dayton, majoring in International Studies
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"MVCTC helped me succeed by giving me the training and skills I need to excel in the professional environment. I've learned many helpful office program techniques and improved customer communication skills. If I had to sum up MVCTC in one word, I would say creativity. You really get to explore yourself and what you'd like your future to look like through each career program. It's been an amazing time so far, and I can't wait to finish the year strong!"

Rose Medrano
Franklin Monroe
Intern for "At Your Service Pools & Spas"
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"MVCTC helped me to be successful by teaching me core values of business ownership and exposing me to diversity."

Tanisha Powell
Trotwood-Madison
Earned her bachelor's degree in Accounting and is a State Farm Account Representative
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"Miami Valley Career Technology Center has allowed me to develop my education further and surpass my expectations for high school. Students are provided many opportunities and the ability to get a head start on a career path. My education at MVCTC has allowed me to become a state officer for Ohio Business Professional of America, helped me obtain my current job, and taught me skills needed to help start my small business."

Alex Shartle
Valley View
Internship as a Customer Service Representative/Teller for First National Bank of Germantown