EDUCATION AND TRAINING
6 CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES
There are 6 Targeted Objectives in this Curriculum Design
OBJECTIVE 1
GENERAL BUSINESS PRACTICES
Students will receive education centered around general business.
OBJECTIVE 2
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Students will learn concepts centered around business start-up and ownership.
OBJECTIVE 3
IDEAL DEVELOPMENT (SOCIAL JUSTICE)
Students will get experience and practice with idea development and creation with a focus on using business as a form of social justice and problem solving in the community.
OBJECTIVE 4
BUSINESS PLANNING
Students will get hands-on experience in business planning and development.
OBJECTIVE 5
BUSINESS EXPOSURE
Students will get exposure to successful businesses and owners.
OBJECTIVE 6
COLLABORATION AND ENJOYMENT
Students will participate in fun activities that promote team work and building.
4 CURRICULUM REQIREMENTS
Below are the required components that must be incorporated into the program each term to ensure our objectives are met that we have a well-balanced program.
REQUIREMENT 1
WORKSHOPS IN BUSINES EDUCATION
The workshop trainings must be carefully designed to reach our proficiency requirements. Within theses workshops there has to be education and awareness around using business and entrepreneurship for social justice.
REQUIREMENT 2
GUEST ENTREPRENEUR SPEAKERS
The guest speakers will be carefully selected and representative of proper business role models for our students.
REQUIREMENT 3
OFF-STITE BUSINESS TRIPS
Each month our students will visit selected business establishments that reflect the weekly lessons
REQUIREMENT 4
COLLABORATIVE TEAMWORK AND FUN ACTIVITIES
Students will have an opportunity to have fun and enjoyment while learning teamwork and collaboration.
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Below are the requirements that are expected for students to complete the summer training and development.
REQUIREMENT 1
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
Students are expected to attend and participate workshop training on a consistent basis. Non-excused absences are not permitted. Proper communication is required in advance.
REQUIREMENT 2
PROFESSIONALISM DURING TRAINING
Students are required to be professional and on their best behavior during workshop training. The goal of Austin Harvest is to develop students into professional business leaders and how they participate in workshop training is the first step.
REQUIREMENT 3
ADVANCEMENT AND GROWTH
Students must show growth both personally and professionally. Student growth is important and is essential for this program to be successful. So it is required that students work towards improvement in all areas.
REQUIREMENT 4
STRONG WORK ETHIC AND COMMITTMENT
We are looking to develop students into working professionals that are both committed and have a strong work ethic. As the students undergo this development training we will be assessing their work ethic and also their commitment to themselves and to the program.
REQUIREMENT 5
PARENT PARTICIPATION
Parents are expected to be a part of this experience. Parental involvement is essential. Austin Harvest is a community and parents are a critical component to this community effort towards the development of our students.