The Corporate Center
Why Choose the Corporate Center?
âSkills, experiences, and opportunities that will set you apartâ
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Students donât just learn businessâthey live it. Through classroom simulations, mock companies, and gamified experiences, students step into roles like CEO, CFO, or Marketing Director. Using a classroom economy system and RPG-style âleveling up,â they learn finance, leadership, and decision-making in a hands-on way that keeps them engaged.
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Our students create and launch projects with real impact. From running a snack shop to designing branding campaigns for local businesses, students manage budgets, craft marketing strategies, and analyze profits. Each grade level culminates with major projects, including pop-up shops, investment challenges, and capstone showcases.
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We prepare students for college and careers by teaching industry-standard tools like Microsoft Excel, Canva, Google Workspace, and Tableau. Students also have opportunities to earn certifications (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Specialist, Adobe Creative Cloud, QuickBooks), giving them a professional edge before graduation.
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The program hosts signature events that make learning memorable and impactful:
Tech to Trade Career Day â showcasing pathways outside traditional college routes, including trades, city jobs, and entrepreneurship.
Womenâs Day Business Event â connecting young women to industry leaders who share real experiences and advice.
Boardroom Battle â a Shark Tank-style competition judged by professionals.
Corporate Gala â a red-carpet end-of-year showcase celebrating student achievement.
Students also attend field trips to Wall Street, advertising agencies, tech companies, and startup incubatorsâgaining exposure to diverse career paths.Item description
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Modeled after a corporate boardroom, The Executive Board is our student council. Students take on roles such as President, Marketing Director, Treasurer, and Event Coordinator, leading program-wide initiatives. They organize fundraisers, manage podcast production, and coordinate eventsâbuilding leadership, collaboration, and professional communication skills.
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Students are connected to a wider network through:
Alumni Mentorship â past graduates return to mentor and guide current students.
Industry Partnerships â collaborations with professionals and colleges to give students insider knowledge.
Podcast: âA Cup of Corporateâ â a student-staff-alumni media platform discussing business, personal growth, and school life. Episodes highlight student voices while reaching a broader community audience.
Your 4-Year journey
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9th Grade - Foundations
Business Applications, Intro to Business, & Personal Branding
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10th Grade - Creativity & Marketing
Visual Branding, Creative Marketing, Consumer Behavior
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11th Grade - Entrepreneurship & Finance
*College Credit Eligible*
EntreX, Accounting, Ethics, Developing a small business
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12th Grade - Virutal Enterprise & Analytics
Virtual Enterprise, Business Analytics, National Level Competitions
Beyond the Classroom
âWhere students network, grow, and showcase their talentâ
Tech to Trade
A Career Day Event
The Tech to Trade Career Panel is an annual event that introduces students to career paths beyond the traditional college route. The panel features professionals from skilled trades, city jobs, technology fields, and self-made entrepreneurs who share their real-world experiences, career journeys, and advice. Students gain insight into high-demand opportunities, ask questions directly to industry experts, and learn how diverse pathwaysâfrom union trades to tech certificationsâcan lead to stable, rewarding, and successful careers.
The Corporate Centerâs Womenâs Day
A Career Day Event
Our annual Womenâs Day Event empowers young women by connecting them with successful professionals from diverse industries. Through panels, workshops, and networking, students hear real stories about overcoming challenges, building confidence, and thriving in business. The event provides mentorship, inspiration, and a supportive community that encourages our students to lead with courage and pursue their goals.