Youth Tech Entrepreneurs

Instructor: Wayne T. McCarthy - waynemccarthy@walthampublicschools.org

Mission: These courses are designed to prepare students for the world of entrepreneurship in the age of high technology. Through the use of new technologies and traditional business practices, project-based activities will help students prepare to succeed using 21st century skills.

Course description: The topics covered in this course will focus heavily on the use of new technologies and traditional communication skills in acquiring an understanding of entrepreneurship beneficial to those interested in starting their own business.

Also covered will be personal presentation skills, centering on the importance of image and message. The course is intended to improve organization and management skills, as well as cover the steps necessary to deal successfully with clients.

Topics include Ethics, Business Plans, Communications skills, Dreamweaver, HTML, Flash, and Adobe Creative Suite. New technologies will be introduced, discussed and investigated as the year proceeds. Students are encouraged to explore new technologies and software with an eye towards maximizing cutting-edge opportunities.

Course Schedules:
Courses 608 and 609 meet four periods per week.

All classes meet in Room 188.

Prerequisites: An interview conducted in February for all courses, enrollment, and instructor approval.

New students are requested to fill out and submit the completed Student Questionnaire.

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