Young Business Leaders
A Wicomico County Public Schools Signature School Program
Pioneering Tomorrow‘s Leaders Today
OUR MISSION
Empowering young minds through immersive education in business, marketing, and entrepreneurship, our Young Business Leaders Program is committed to nurturing future leaders and innovators. Through dynamic learning experiences, collaborative projects, and real-world simulations, we inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for success in the evolving world of commerce.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The new signature program pilot for grade 6 students is an innovative educational program centered around business, marketing, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
Designed to provide a dynamic and immersive learning experience, the program aims to cultivate essential skills in young minds, preparing them for the ever-evolving world of commerce. Students will engage in hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and real-world simulations to develop a solid foundation in business concepts, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurial principles.
The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving, empowering students to explore their potential as future leaders and innovators.
This signature program seeks to foster a passion for business and entrepreneurship while equipping students with practical skills that will serve them well in their academic journey and beyond.
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PROGRAM HAPPENINGS
Field Trip to Beyond the Limits and Cherry Beach- 10.07.2024
6th students in the Young Business Leaders Program classes went on a field trip to Beyond the Limits and Cherry Beach as part of their leadership development in the program and ecology unit in science class. Beyond The Limits is an adventure education program utilizing a challenge ropes course and classroom experiential learning process. This program offers team and personal growth experiences.
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
James N. McCrobie, M.S.
Student Achievement and Assessment Facilitator/ Program Liaison
jmccrobi@mywcps.org
Lisa N. McKinnon, M.S.
Supervisor of Secondary Mathematics/ Program Supervisor
lmckinno@mywcps.org