Be part of something big—your future. The Business Academy provides opportunities for students interested in pursuing a career in a variety of business areas. Through the combination of business classes, fieldtrips, shadowing opportunities, internships, guest speakers, and community workshops, you will be better prepared for college as well as other future endeavors.
NEW – Check out the Genesys Works link for a list of the new class of 2009-2010!
NEW – Check out the MOS/MCAS page for all the students who are now certified Microsoft Office Specialists!
The Business Academy and the CTE department are offering the students of Westside the opportunity to take the Microsoft Office Specialist exams FREE of charge! Each test normally costs $75…so this is a great opportunity!
Benefits: Certain colleges will award you college hours for passing the exams; FREE; looks great on your resume; increases your pay potential and job marketability
Exams available: Microsoft 2003 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
Come by E125 to sign up for a time to take a training exam (you must pass this twice with 85% or higher to quailfy to take the exam). All official MOS exams will be given before finals begin.
Support the Business Academy by buying a house themed shirt! What is GREAT about these shirts is that you can personalize them! Where you see “student” on the shirt design below is where you can add your name or nickname. Both shirts have the same design and both styles come in red or black with white lettering.
Costs
Ladies Fitted Tee without personalization – $13.00
Ladies Fitted Tee with personalization – $18.00
Basic Tee without personalization – $10.00
Basic Tee with personalization – $15.00
For order forms, please see Ms. Smith in E125 or pick one up in the E1 house office. Please turn in your money when you return the completed form.
