Young Business Leaders

A Wicomico County Public Schools Signature School Program

Pioneering Tomorrow‘s Leaders Today

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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

Program Goals

  • Provide a dynamic and immersive learning environment that engages students in hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and real-world simulations.

  • Cultivate essential skills in business concepts, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurial principles, empowering students to thrive in the global marketplace.

  • Foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, enabling students to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in the business world.

  • Inspire a passion for business and entrepreneurship, encouraging students to explore their potential as future leaders and innovators.

  • Equip students with practical skills and knowledge that will serve them well in their academic journey and beyond, preparing them for success in higher education and the workforce.

Team Building Challenge

Team Building Challenge

Program Vision

Our vision is to create a transformative educational experience that ignites a lifelong passion for business and entrepreneurship in young learners. By providing a foundation in essential business skills and fostering a spirit of innovation and collaboration, we aim to empower students to make meaningful contributions to society and thrive in the ever-changing landscape of commerce. 

Program Key Pillars

YBL Key Pillars

Team Building

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JA Academy

Program InnoVenture Labs

InnoVenture labs offer a broad spectrum of learning experiences. They are intended to complement, broaden, and provide a practical application of the knowledge students receive in regular classes within the business, innovation, & leadership theme. They provide students with meaningful, expanded learning experiences, and opportunities to grow as individuals.  The InnoVenture Labs will include:

  • A broad instructional overview of the topic 

  • Identification of organizations and/or companies related to each topic

  • Examination of the topic through the lens of a company 

  • Guest speakers and/or field trips

  • Authentic real-world assessments

  • Career explorations related to the topic

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