The aim of this business skills program is to develop work related skills and knowledge in young Australians through first-hand experience of the commercial world.
Participants will gain a practical insight into business operations and be able to make informed career choices, as well as acquiring useful contacts from both the business community and amongst colleagues.
In mixed groups of up to 25 students, boys will be assigned to an organisation to learn how to establish and manage their own small company. This will involve selling “shares” to raise capital, developing an organisational structure and electing a management team before researching, manufacturing and marketing a product of their own choice.
Accounts, salaries and taxes must all be managed before the companies are liquidated and any profits returned to shareholders. The experience culminates in State and National Awards, including the highly prestigious Young Achievement Student Business Awards.
The program is open to all boys in Form V and runs for 24 weeks between March and August. During each week a time commitment of 3-5 hours is expected.
