BHS GLOBAL BUSINESS ACADEMY

“Being a part of the Global Business

Academy and FBLA has truly

shaped the person that I have

become today. Coming into HS, I

was shy and unsure of my future

career path. Through amazing

mentors, wonderful opportunities

and excellent courses, I was able to

find my passion for business and

broke out of my shell. All of the

knowledge that I have acquired here

has prepared me for what is to

come.” - Allysia Sulaiman, Class of 2016

In This Issue

Advantages of joining the academy

Curriculum and Course work

Major Accomplishments

Testimonials

The 2015-2016 school year was a huge success for the FBLA Club.

Our Mission

The goal of the Global Business Academy is to prepare its

students to manage and/or own business enterprises in a 21st

century global economy. Students will gain an understanding of

successful business practices including finance, investment,

research and development, quality control, growth, sales, and

returns of investment as well as the legal aspects of business

management and/or entrepreneurship.

The Global Business Academy is more than just a curriculum,

students are taken on field trips and given an opportunity to

visit corporations, accounting firms, nonprofit organizations,

and government agencies in order to gain exposure to the

business world. In addition, recreational activities are

incorporated into the program.

Global Business Academy Newsletter Spring 2016

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

FBLA is the largest business career student organization in the world. The high school division has 215,000 members, while the postsecondary division reaches over 11,000 college students. Students

who would like to learn more about becoming leaders in their school and community have the opportunity to get involved with the Future Business Leaders of America.

The Baldwin FBLA Chapter is an extremely active club that truly does a wonderful job in exposing students to real life opportunities outside of the classroom. We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in Room 422.

Nassau County Comptroller’s Entrepreneurial Challenge

On April 6, members of the Global Business Academy and the FBLA Club participated in a highly-competitive business plan competition. Three teams from Baldwin HS competed against 26 other teams from around Nassau County. 2 of the Baldwin teams made it to the final round of 8. Baldwin’s Safe & Stored received an honorable mention for earning 4th place and Baldwin’s Chip In took home 2nd place, receiving a plaque and a check for $1,250. Great job by all that participated!

Madison Square Garden Trip

43 students from Mr. Kelley’s Sports Marketing class and the Global Business Academy attended a field trip on March 16th to Madison Square Garden. The students took the All Access Tour of MSG, seeing how a basketball court becomes a sheet of ice, visiting the Knicks/Liberty and Rangers locker rooms, sat in the luxury suites, took a backstage tour, saw the Theater and went courtside. Executives at MSG, one being an alumni of Mr. Kelley’s Sports Marketing class from 2008, assigns our students a project every year to create a Promotional Brochure. This year’s winners were 1st place- John Clifford, 2nd place- Ellyse Walters, 3rd place- Jordan McEachern and 4th place- Chris Morro.

High School Heroes – Steele and Meadow

Over 50 students from the Global Business Academy and the FBLA Club participated in High School Heroes at Steele and Meadow Elementary School. These students were trained by Junior Achievement and taught financial literacy lessons to the elementary students.

Global Business Academy Course Sequence

Freshman Year: Introduction to Business 21st Century Entrepreneurial Skills Sophomore Year: Health Sports or Entertainment Marketing Junior Year: College Business Management Senior Year: College Business Math Senior Internship Other Course Options: Career & College Planning College Accounting College Business Law College eCommerce Personal Financial Literacy

Students at Madison Square Garden

The FBLA Club expanded its High School Heroes program to two schools in 2014!

Students at the Nassau County Comptroller’s Entrepreneurial Challenge

Student Testimonials:

“A quote cannot do justice as to what this academy has done for my life. The countless amazing opportunities that the Global

Business Academy has given me have truly made me into the person I am today. It has

prepared me for life beyond the classroom in many ways.”

- Steven Dolsky, Class of 2016

“FBLA changed my life. Entering Baldwin High School I had no idea what I wanted to do

with my life but after a year with the global business

academy I knew that my place in life was in business.”

- Brandon Garran, Class of 2016

“The Business Academy has opened my eyes to a world I

never knew existed. I have had the pleasure of meeting my

amazing mentors and a chance to network with those who

strive to further my success.” - Liana Dominique, Class of 2016

“The Global Business Academy and all of the people who

comprise it have changed my life immeasurably. I honestly believe

from the bottom of my heart that had it not been for this program, I would have not

accomplished any of the things that I have. I am heading to

college in the fall and I feel like I am ahead of my peers because

of these opportunities.” - Jacob Peretson, Class of 2016

Recycling Committee Members

Recycling Campaign at Baldwin HS FBLA club members, Life Skills students and Sani 2 are working on a collaborative project to start a recycling campaign at Baldwin HS. We are starting out with plastic bottles and tin cans, with hopes of expanding the program in the near future.

Winter Outerwear Donation Drive The FBLA club arranged a Winter Outerwear Donation Drive. Carla Magnus and Alenzia Thigpen, the Co-Community Service Chairs of FBLA coordinated this event through The Mary Brennan Inn, located in Hempstead. For more information about The Inn, feel free to check out their webpage, http://the-inn.org/. We collected new and gently used items.

Jack and Jill Teen Leadership Summit On Saturday, January 9, 2016, 32 students from the Global Business Academy and Future Business Leaders of America club attended the Jack and Jill Teen Leadership Summit at Adelphi University. This was not a field trip where students missed school; Mr. Gregg Kelley, Mrs. Jenn Raleigh and all 32 students took time out of their own busy lives on a Saturday to attend this inspiring event from 8 AM – 6 PM. The theme of this year’s event was “Having the Courage to Conquer”. The day started out with 2 inspirational speakers to get the day going. The first speaker was Madeline Singas, the Nassau County District Attorney. The next speaker was Khalilah Harris, the White House Initiative Deputy Director. Before the breakout sessions students from local schools participated in a panel with Mrs. Harris. Two Baldwin students participated in the panel; Tionna Johnson and Justina Thompson. Students participated in breakout sessions on a wide variety of topics such as; courage, positive relationships with the police, time management, self-branding, interview skills, SAT/ACT, college preparation, networking and much more. Students also attended workshop specific to their career interests. These topics included: medical, business management, business ownership, advertising, computers, technology, government, engineering/math, etc. At the end of the day, raffles were drawn based upon student participation throughout the day. Baldwin had some big winners. Senior, Kathy Vasquez Marcia won a $1,000 scholarship from the United Way. Senior, Brandon Garran won a new HP laptop. Sophomore, Malcolm Bell won tickets to a Brooklyn Nets game.

Yard Sale for Charity FBLA has arranged a yard sale for Saturday, May 14, 2016. All proceeds from this will be donated to Sunrise Day Camp. Sunrise Day Camps are the world’s only dedicated day camps for children with cancer and their siblings, provided completely free of charge.

The Global Business Academy is sending students to some of the country’s finest colleges and universities such as… Harvard University

Wharton School of Business at UPenn

Stern School of Business at NYU

CUNY Macauley’s Honor’s College

Fox School of Business at Temple

Whitman School of Management at Syracuse

Honors Program in the Management School at SUNY Buffalo

Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State

St. John’s University

Tennessee University

Ohio State University

CUNY Baruch

CUNY Hunter

SUNY Binghamton

SUNY Albany

SUNY Buffalo State

University of Maryland

College of Business at University of Illinois

George Mason University

And many more….

Summer Opportunities Molloy College Business Boot Camp

Two Baldwin High School students in the Global Business Academy were selected to attend the

Molloy College Business Boot Camp this summer. Ahriana Chance and Jacob Peretson had the

opportunity to expand their knowledge of the business field beyond what they are learning in the

classroom. This program allowed them to network with other high school students, college

ambassadors from Molloy College and business professionals. They joined teams to compete

against one another in various competitions, including an entrepreneurial challenge called “The

Lion’s Den: Molloy Shark Tank”, in which the teams pitched innovative concepts or inventions

to get judges to “invest” in their projects. Other workshops that they participated in were about

careers in the business field as well as proper dining etiquette at business lunches. These students

made Baldwin proud by bring home 1st prize in two of the competitions. Ahriana and her team

took 1st prize in the Best Marketing Plan competition, while Jacob and his team won 1st prize

in the “The Lion’s Den: Molloy Shark Tank” competition. Both students, along with their

families and Business Teacher attended the graduation ceremony at Molloy where they were both

honored with certificates of completion and were recognized for their achievements in the

competitions. Ahriana said “Molloy Business Boot Camp allowed me to open my eyes and see

everything business had to offer. The amount of knowledge I acquired from this program is

irreplaceable.” Jacob said “Molloy Business Boot Camp taught me to be prepared for anything,

and always be aware that a curveball could be around the corner. I would highly recommend this

program to anybody. You will not regret it!” This summer, 3 students were accepted. Ellis

Douglas, Jessica Vincello and Serena Zingale will represent Baldwin this summer.

Career Opportunities in the Accounting Profession (COAP) COAP is a unique learning experience developed to expose promising underrepresented minority high school juniors to accounting and business careers. The program features successful minority role models and an introduction to the college campus. Most important, the program is designed to teach students about the breadth and depth of accounting as a career choice. This past summer, the event was held at Adelphi University from June 27th – July 1st. The 6 Baldwin students that participated were Lance Armstrong, Cindy-Ann Jean-Pierre, Carla Magnus, Liana Dominique, Hallie Melo and Tolulope Adebayo. COAP Sessions include an accounting profession overview (panel discussion with a representative from a CPA firm, industry, education, young CPA and a college student). Other topics that are addressed include cost accounting, forensic accounting, basic accounting concepts, technology in business and accounting, internet research, business etiquette, interviewing skills, dressing for success, public speaking, networking and college prep/financial aid.

Business Department Consultant

Gregg Kelley

(516) 377-9227

Global Business Academy Coordinator

Arlene Guerrero

(516) 377-9206