Today business is more than just a career choice--it is an intrical part of every individual's life. A business literate student is one that is prepared to manage their own finances, be able to interpret financial statements to make sound investment choices, and understands how credit works.
Opportunities
Camp Enterprise
Is a three and half day program for high school students that consists of a series of panels, presentations and discussions on a variety of business subjects and the free enterprise system. Students interact with business professionals and participate in a variety of recreational activities.
Business Specialist High Skills Major
The SHSM--Business enables students to build a foundation of sector-focused knowledge and skills before graduating and entering apprenticeship training, college, university, or an entry-level position in the workplace. The business SHSM at Denison allows students to choose an area to focus on such as: accounting, law, marketing, international business, economics, management and administration.
Possible Field Trips
- YMCA Cedar Glen for Leadership Building, Customer Service, Group Dynamics
- Law Field Trip to the Toronto Court House to sit in on actual cases and audience with a judge.
- A Day on Bay Street--gives students a first hand experience of Toronto's Financial District while simultaneously teaching the fundamentals of finance.