Business

Based on continual technological advancements in the market place, the business community has shown a projected need for entry-level workers. So, it has become the responsibility of the Business/Computer Department at Hill Regional Career High School to aid students in acquiring the needed competencies in order to get employed in these jobs. Business/Computer education at Hill Regional Career High School does mean that there will be training for some specialized employment. In Business/ computer department we make it our goal to help our students grow self-awareness, in academic preparation and in practical experiences. Although some of our business/computer courses are electives. Business/computer education is an essential component of our high school curriculum. Networking with community business resources provides students with the knowledge of career exploration and hands-on-experience, thereby allowing students to apply skills acquired in the classroom to “real world” situations.

Hill Regional Career High School is part of the National Academy Foundation (NAF). NAF offers students specialized instruction in the areas of finance and information technology. The Academy of Finance and Academy of Information Technology are offered as three year programs beginning in students’ sophomore year.

 

Academy of Finance

Students take academic courses required for graduation and a maximum of eight designated elective courses in finance, economics or business, and other extracurricular activities associated with the program. The program is designed to prepare students academically for careers in the financial services industry. It provides classroom experiences, field trips, on-the-job training, internships, lectures, personal development seminars, hands on computer experience, and college level credits which culminate in the receiving of a special Certificate of Financial Studies at the time of graduation. Special courses deal with the world of finance, accounting, stock market operations, banking and credit, financial planning, and related computer science.

Career opportunities available in Finance:

Accountant
Attorney
Certified Public Accountant
Financial Analyst
Financial Planner
Insurance Banker
Insurance Broker
Money Manager
Mortgage Broker
Statistician
Stockbroker
Trader

United Shoreline Credit Union

The United Shoreline Credit Union is a member owned non-profit financial institution which was started in the 1950's. On April 11, 2007 Career High School's AOF Students began their own United Shoreline Credit Union student branch. This gives the students of Career High School a chance to have their own accounts where they can manage and keep track of their own accounts. This also allows them to save their money in an easy and organized way. This Credit Union is run by the students (with the help of advisors) for the students.To learn more about the United Shoreline Credit Union visit the United Shoreline Website.

Special Business Programs

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

FBLA is a nonprofit 501 education association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The association has four divisions Career High School offers the high school division.

The FBLA Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

FBLA is organized on local, state and national levels. Business teachers/advisors and advisory councils (including school officials, business people and community representatives) guide local chapters. State advisors and committee members coordinate chapter activities for the national organization.

To learn more about FBLA visit www.fbla.org You will find everything you need at this site.

 

 

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Creative Computer Services (CCS)

CCS is a school based company that is here to service the needs of the faculty and students at Career. Everything from artistically designed hall passes to typing your next paper.

This is an overview of what they create:

Business Cards
Banners
Badges
Flyers
Resumes
Greeting Cards
Letters
Invitations
Lamination
Pins/Buttons
Key Chains
Photos and more!!!

Academy of Information Technology

Students take academic courses required for graduation and a maximum of eight designated elective courses in various aspects of information technology and other extra-curricular activities associated with the program. The program is designed to prepare students to work and learn in the technology environment by teaching them valuable skills and occupations. It provides classroom experiences, field-trips, on-the-job training, internships, lectures, personal development seminars, and hands-on computer experiences that culminate in the receiving of a special Certificate of Information Technology Studies at the time of graduation.

Career opportunities available in Information Technology:

Architect
Computer Programmer
Computer Scientist
Data Analyst
Database Administrator
Engineer
Multimedia Developer
Network Administrator
Salesperson
Statistician
Technician
Web Design

Information Technology Leadership Academy (ITLA)

ITLA is a program made up of a variety of Connecticut organizations that have joined together to develop and administer the Connecticut High School Innovation Challenge program. The Career High School Junior AOIT class competes in this program every year. The Connecticut High School Innovation Challenge is designed to engage Connecticut high school students and teachers in a comprehensive Information Technology Research and Design project and challenge them to use technology to think creatively and work collaboratively. As participants in the Connecticut High School Innovation Challenge, students will be involved in a collaborative online project unlike anything they have experienced in school. This challenge will test their creativity, prior knowledge and team work skills, it will also allow them to learn new things. Students also get the chance to visit IBM headquarters once a month where they will be interacting with professional business men and women.

Panthers Prowl Internship(School Store)

Provides students an opportunity to work in the school store to learn attitudes and skills needed for employment and have first-hand experience operating a retail business. Students will learn inventory control, product pricing, stock inventory, display design, promotional campaigns, standard accounting techniques and customer service skills.

This is an overview of what the school store sells: