| Business and Information Technology |
| The Business program in Pittsylvania County Schools
is an important segment of the total educational program. Program goals include the
attainment of competencies for work, further education and training, and personal use. All
students are provided opportunities to complement their academic preparation through the
Business program. In an effort to reduce duplication within the Business program and among other school programs, the offerings have been streamlined to present courses that represent the greatest need for preparation for careers in the business world. Foundation courses allow opportunities for students to explore a variety of careers and to learn skills and concepts in the areas of keyboarding and work processing, computer applications, entrepreneurship, and principles of business and marketing. Intensive preparation for business and office careers is available at the secondary level. Courses are provided that will enable students to investigate opportunities in business, prepare for entry and advancement of the job, develop management skills,and identify further education and training necessary within a chosen career cluster. The framework for business not only meets current technological advances in computer applications, systems, and communications, but also presents opportunities to learn about economics and finance, accounting, law, and management. Cooperative Office Education (COE) is a teaching method available in each occupational course. Students attend classes part of the day and work in an approved business/office part of the day. The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is the vocational student organization designed to develop personal employability and leadership skills for all individuals enrolled in business courses.
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