Student Entrepreneurs are Empowered to Change their Community

TL;DR

Fremont High School students balance car side shows and community service to create successful business ventures.

Transcript

[ rap music ] >>Narrator: This Fremont High School student video shows how some students spend their spare time and money in the turbulent world of car side shows. >>Student: I'm probably going to add some stuff. >>Narrator: But another group of Fremont students spends their after school hours doing community service and running small business ven... Read More

Key Insights

• ☠️ Student-run businesses can have a significant impact on reducing truancy rates and generating sales.
• 🥺 The involvement of students in community service initiatives can empower them and lead to personal growth.
• 👨‍💼 Business ventures can provide opportunities for students to develop essential skills, such as tax advice, tutoring, and business card design.
• 🧑‍🎓 Project-based learning and authentic assessment strategies can enhance the educational experience for students.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did the student-run food business impact truancy rates and sales?

The food business sold about 6,000 meals, resulting in $20,000 in sales and reducing truancy rates that were previously at 72%.

Q: What are some of the other business ventures initiated by the SIFE team?

The SIFE team also started tax advice services, a tutoring program, and a business card design firm based on the community's needs.

Q: How did the SIFE team contribute to the design of a new curriculum?

The team responded to the school's request for proposals and designed a project-based learning curriculum based on key educational theories.

Q: How did the SIFE team prepare for a statewide competition?

The team practiced and rehearsed their multi-media presentation, wrote speeches, constructed PowerPoint presentations, and developed strong presentation skills.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Fremont High School students engage in car side shows and community service initiatives that contribute to the school's success.

• A student-run business selling food on campus reduces truancy rates and generates significant sales.

• The "Students In Free Enterprise" (SIFE) team initiates various business projects, including tax advice services, tutoring, and designing a new curriculum.