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BusinessReady Workshops

A preparatory workshop series for high schoolers presented by Golisano Institute

BusinessReady 101 :

Foundations of Entrepreneurship, Financial Markets and Personal Investing

October 6, 2023
10:00 am - 2:15 pm

150 Sawgrass Drive
Rochester, NY 14620

It's never too early to spark the enthusiasm of tomorrow's entrepreneurs. This introductory four-hour workshop will lay a foundation for high school students to grasp vital aspects of entrepreneurship, financial markets, and personal investing. Students will come away from their time here energized with fresh knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience across some key business topics.

The Day's Full Agenda

10:00 - 10:15

Welcome and Introduction

 

  • Registration and check-in
  • Cover the goals of the workshop

10:15 - 11:15

Entrepreneurship

 

  • What is entrepreneurship?
  • Why is entrepreneurship important?
  • Real-life success stories of young entrepreneurs

11:15 - 11:30

Break - Networking

11:30 - 12:30

Financial Markets

  • What are financial markets?

  • Major types of financial markets

  • Examples of financial markets and their role in the global economy

12:30 - 1:00

Lunch from Village Bakery

1:00 - 2:00

Personal Investing

  • Defining financial literacy and why it is important

  • Understanding the concept of investing

  • Moving forward with investing in practical steps

2:00 - 2:15

Wrap Up

 

  • Summary of the day's learnings
  • Questions

The Day's Full Agenda

10:00 - 10:15

Welcome and Introduction

 

  • Registration and check-in
  • Cover the goals of the workshop

10:15 - 11:15

Entrepreneurship

 

  • What is entrepreneurship?
  • Why is entrepreneurship important?
  • Real-life success stories of young entrepreneurs

11:15 - 11:30

Break - Networking

11:30 - 12:30

Financial Markets

 

  • What are financial markets?
  • Major types of financial markets
  • Examples of financial markets and their role in the global economy

12:30 - 1:00

Lunch from Village Bakery

1:00 - 2:00

Personal Investing

 

  • Defining financial literacy and why it is important
  • Understanding the concept of investing
  • Moving forward with investing in practical steps

2:00 - 2:15

Wrap Up

 

  • Summary of the day's learnings
  • Questions

Complete Your Registration

If you're a student, you may register for the program yourself, as long as you have permission from a parent or guardian and provide their name and contact information. If you're a parent or guardian whose student would like to join the workshop, you may register on their behalf.

The cost for each workshop is $75, which includes lunch, and is payable at check-in by cash or check.

Space is limited to 50 participants, so reserve your spot today!

Coming Soon:

BusinessReady 201: Entrepreneurship

BusinessReady 301: Financial Markets

BusinessReady 401: Personal Investing

Coming Soon:

BusinessReady 201: Entrepreneurship

BusinessReady 301: Financial Markets

BusinessReady 401: Personal Investing