The document promotes joining the Academy of Finance (AOF) program and describes the various business and finance-related courses offered. It notes that nearly 100% of AOF students graduate high school, over 90% go to college, and only 8% need remediation courses compared to the 20% national average. Several courses are described, including accounting, business law, economics, computer applications, and entrepreneurship. The courses provide real-world lessons, certifications, field trips and opportunities to join business-related clubs. Students are encouraged to enroll to gain career preparation and experience across many facets of business.

1. LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS!

2. GET INVOLVED! GET INVOLVED!

3. Quantifiable Benefits of AOF A study of existing NAF Academies found: Nearly 100% of Academy students graduate high school More than 9 out of 10 AOF students go to college Only 8% need remediation courses in college, compared with a 20% national average

4. Why Join the AOF? Prepare for a career in Business Trip to Wall Street – Senior Year Stock Market Game Internships Guest Speakers Job Shadow Opportunities Field Trips

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6. What is FBLA? Professional Business training Business competitions Conferences Community Service projects Scholarship opportunities Travel opportunities – Pennsylvania, NY Future, Friends, Fun!!!!

7. FBLA CONFERENCE 2005

8. Your future, friends and fun …… FBLA

9. Computer Applications Learn to type WITHOUT looking at your keys Learn Microsoft Word Learn to format documents HTML web page design No homework EARN TECHNOLOGY CREDIT

10. ADVANCED COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Learn beginning through advanced PowerPoint skills Learn advanced Microsoft Word skills Learn desktop publishing skills by using Microsoft Publisher No Homework

11. Computer Technology Don’t Miss this Opportunity To: Learn Microsoft Excel and Access Software used in Many jobs Business Math Science Personal use

12. Accounting Join a HOT Job market! Impressive salary offers Signing bonuses Increased demand Analyze transactions Interpret financial information Study Enron and Harley Davidson Field Trip Earn college credit

13. Advanced Accounting Earn college credit Job shadowing with an accounting office Investigate CEO’s Study depreciation, uncollectible accounts Corporate accounting Use Peachtree and Excel software Earn college credit

14. Business Law Mock Trial Class Discussions Real-Life topics No Homework Good preparation for career in law Good preparation for paralegal program at CSM.

15. Economics/International Finance Basic economic principles of supply/demand Stock market game Learn a higher level of thinking Cause/effect and society Field trips

16. Banking/Credit/Financial Planning Learn about Bank functions Federal Reserve System Banking trends Evaluate Credit risk Loan opportunities Debt collection Financial Planning Investment options Budgeting Insurance PLAY THE STOCK MARKET GAME!

17. Getting your products to market Real life simulations Learn about retail/sales Marketing research Advertising Join DECA (Distributive Education Club of America) Investigate Super Bowl Ads! Public Relations BUSINESS CREATIVITY AT IT’S BEST! Products, pricing, place, promotion Marketing

18. E-Commerce/Entrepreneurship LEARN ABOUT ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING BUSINESS MARKETS. Research how companies make money by selling on the internet. Analyze web sites Develop business plans Real – life simulations

19. LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION Are you the Next Future Business Leader of America? Effective oral and written business communication skills will be emphasized Engage in activities to enhance your leadership skills Interpersonal teamwork activities Presentations

20. Principles of Business GET A TASTE OF ALL FACETS OF BUSINESS!! Law Economics Financial Planning Marketing Business Management Real life simulation

21. Business Math Learn how to – stay out of the “rat race”. Manage your cash Make money by investing. Learn how to buy a car and home. Research insurance Select a bank Manage debt Play stock market game

22. FINANCIAL LITERACY Looking for a Semester Class? This is the class for you! Learn about using money in Real Life Situations How to balance a checkbook What is credit? Keep yourself out of debt! Financial Planning Insurance

23. Be Ready – Be Prepared … SO LET’S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS NEXT YEAR!