Academyof

International Enterprise

At

James J. FerrisHigh School

NAFTrack Certification is achieved through an online system designed to assess college and career readiness and was created by education and business leaders. Student performance is measured not only through end-of-course exams, but also through culminating projects and internships. Upon successful completion of NAFTrack Certification, students are eligible for NAFTrack Certified Hiring!

Stockbroker Personal Financial Advisor Loan Officer Financial Analysts Budget Analysts Accountant

including:introduce you to a variety of interesting careers management of money. Courses in this SLC will with the raising, loaning, investing, insuring, and Careers in finance are those occupations concerned Finance is a highly competitive and rewarding field.

The Finance Industry

The Academy of Finance program offers a special plan of study in finance at the high school level, which also fulfills both required and elective credits.

Introduction to Financial Services Computer Business Application Principles of Accounting Business Economics Entrepreneurship

Finance Courses

An Investment In Your Future

NAFTrack Certification

preparedness of those entering the workforce.education with the hope of strengthening the and support partnerships between business and of the National Academy Foundation to encourage program has been developed under the sponsorship financial services industry in the 21st century. The students with skills needed for the highly competitive The Academy of Finance is designed to prepare

Finance – SLC 5240http://fhs-academyprogram.weebly.com

Marketing - SLC 5241

Do you like creating/designing?Do you like working and interacting with people?Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business?Would you like to know how a business promotes itself?Can you picture yourself making a product that everyone wants?If so, you may be interested in the Marketing Small Learning Community (SLC).

The best candidate for the Marketing SLC would be a student who has an interest in business. One who is creative and outgoing is a good candidate for the Marketing SLC. A student that has aspirations of becoming an entrepreneur would do well in the Marketing SLC. As a member of the Marketing SLC, you will learn the skills needed to succeed in the field of advertising and sales.

Communication skillsLeadershipMath skillsInvestment knowledgeComputer education

Interpersonal skillsKnowledge of import & export of goodsKnowledge of E-commerceLearning media technology

To complete this SLC program, you will be required to take the following elective courses in

addition to your regular course load:

Computer Business Applications 1 Introduction to Marketing Marketing Fundamentals Computer Business Applications 2 Business Law Business Communication Principles of Accounting

The Marketing SLC program requires all 12th graders to take a written exit exam.

They are also required to join DECA (Distribution Education Club of America) and compete

in the Annual Consumer Bowl.

Management & Office Procedures - SLC 5242

Do you like to work with and help people? Are you interested in how a company is organized?Have you ever wanted to be your own boss?Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business?Can you picture yourself as the CEO of a business?Is working on a computer one of your favorite subjects?If so, then the Management and Office Procedures is the Small Learning Community (SLC) for you!

As a member of the Management and Office Procedures SLC, you will learn the skills needed to succeed in today's technological workforce, which may lead to participation in the Co-op program’s field experience.

Career explorationComputer educationTime managementLeadershipHuman relationsOrganization

AccuracyCollaborationProcessing informationPreparing business correspondencePlanning meetings

Arranging travelOral communicating Written communicationPreparing business reportsProcessing financial data

 To complete this SLC program, you will be required to take the following elective courses in

addition to your regular course load:

Computer Business Applications 1 Office Procedures and Technology Business Law Business Communication Principles of Accounting

All Co-op students will be required to take an exit exam which assesses the skills you have

obtained and are required in order to receive credit for the program. Additionally,

students may join the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) that requires attending

meetings before or after school and participating in fundraisers that benefit both the

community and the school.

Hospitality & Tourism – SLC 5243http://fhs-academyprogram.weebly.com

Hospitality & Tourism – SLC 5243http://fhs-academyprogram.weebly.com

Travel Guide Personal Financial Advisor

Travel Agent Event Planner Lodging Manager

careers including:this SLC will introduce you to a variety of interesting recreation events and travel related services. Courses in and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, occupations concerned with the management, marketing rewarding field. Careers in hospitality & tourism are those Hospitality & Tourism is a highly competitive and The Hospitality & Tourism Industry

The Academy of Hospitality & Tourism program offers a special plan of study in Hospitality & Tourism at the high school level, which also fulfills both required and elective credits.

Geography for Tourism Computer Business Application Principles of Hospitality & Tourism Hospitality Marketing Sports & Entertainment Management

Hospitality & Tourism Courses

Journey of a Lifetime

NAFTrack Certification is achieved through an online system designed to assess college and career readiness and was created by education and business leaders. Student performance is measured not only through end-of-course exams, but also through culminating projects and internships. Upon successful completion of NAFTrack Certification, students are eligible for NAFTrack Certified Hiring!

NAFTrack Certification

those entering the workforce.with the hope of strengthening the preparedness of support partnerships between business and education the National Academy Foundation to encourage and program has been developed under the sponsorship of the competitive field of traveling and tourism. The students will master the skills needed to be successful in As a member of the Hospitality and Tourism Academy,

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management - SLC 5244

Are you interested in how products you order online get to your doorstep?Can you picture yourself working for companies like FedEx and UPS?Have you ever dreamed of traveling to different countries?Are your favorite subjects geography, history, English, languages and public speaking?If so ,you may be interested in the Global Logistics Small Learning Community (SLC).

Global Logistics/Supply Chain Management is a technology strong, high-wage, high-skill, high-demand field. As a member of the Global Logistics SLC, you will learn the skills needed to succeed in the field of inventory management, transportation operations, IT applications, warehousing, and much more. As a member of the Global Logistic SLC, students will master the skills needed to be successful in this competitive field, such as:

Public relations skillsCommunication skillsGeographical knowledge

Leadership Political & social relation skills Computer education

To complete this SLC program, you will be required to take the following elective courses in addition to your regular course load:

Intro to Global Logistics Functional Areas of Logistics Global Logistics Management Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Courses in this SLC will introduce you to a variety of interesting careers including:

Transportation manager Inventory control manager Shipping and receiving supervisor Vehicle and system inspector Production manager Cargo and freight agent Storage and distribution managers Operations technician