Business Challenge offers networking, hands-on opportunities for high school students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/4/2010
CLEVELAND, WI –
High school students in Manitowoc and Calumet counties have the opportunity to become CEOs for a day by participating in the Junior Achievement Business Challenge II, a hands-on, computer-simulated business strategy tournament held at Lakeshore Technical College.
The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 19 on LTC's Cleveland campus. Teams - each made up of two students paired with one area business leader - will compete by successfully running their own simulated business, making decisions about product pricing, marketing strategies, inventory levels, and research and development investments.
Winning teams will receive prizes, and the top teams will advance to the Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Statewide Business Challenge in April.
The competition is open to all students in grades nine through 12 living in Manitowoc and Calumet counties. Individuals and teams do not need to be affiliated with a school to participate.
Registration is open until Feb. 26 or until the team roster is filled. To register or for more information, contact LTC High School Liaison Nikki Kiss at (920) 693-1354 or nikki.kiss@gotoltc.edu.
Junior Achievement Worldwide is the world's largest organization dedicated to education students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. To learn more about Junior Achievement's local efforts, visit http://sheboygancounty.ja.org.
About Lakeshore Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College is a leading provider of technical education offering 100 career programs including associate degrees, technical diplomas, technical certificates, and apprenticeship programs. In addition, LTC offers distance learning, customized training to business and industry, and continuing educational opportunities.
Serving a 200,500-resident population in east central Wisconsin, LTC operates a main campus in Cleveland; additional learning sites at LTC Manitowoc and LTC Sheboygan; Community Education Centers at area high schools in Kiel, Mishicot, Plymouth, Random Lake, Reedsville, and Two Rivers; and 27 distance learning sites. LTC’s mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the economy by preparing a workforce that is skilled, diverse and flexible. On average, 79% of LTC graduates work in the LTC District which includes Manitowoc and Sheboygan Counties, and parts of Calumet and Ozaukee Counties. Visit LTC at: gotoltc.edu.
