1. Connelly Global Business & Finance 1 Global Business & Finance Welcome to Global Business & Finance Formerly known as Business Skills & Investments

2. Connelly Global Business & Finance 2 A new generation of business classes for a new generation of students!

3. Connelly Global Business & Finance 3 Why Change the Name? a-g approval update material work towards articulation

4. Connelly Global Business & Finance 4 What is Global Business & Finance?? Intro to Business  for the students of Generation Y (or Millennials, Nexters, etc.) ~Project based ~Working with students in other countries -France, Costa Rica ~Intro. to critical business terms -w/ a focus on the communications skills needed for success in today’s business world  reading, writing, listening, presenting, networking, technology, understanding, interpreting

5. Connelly Global Business & Finance 5 The Seven C’s Skills Necessary for Success in the New Millenium: The Seven C’s 1. Critical Thinking & Doing 2. Creativity 3. Collaboration 4. Cross-Cultural Understanding 5. Communication 7. Computing 8. Career and Learning Self-Reliance (SCANS Report)

6. Connelly Global Business & Finance 6 Grades Point based—no weighted grades Extra Credit Participation (Attendance) Posted online

7. Connelly Global Business & Finance 7 Senior Projects REQUIRED Determined by teacher & students -should match student’s interests -All students will participate in other students projects  Project Ideas: -Golf Tournament-Environmental -GLOBE (class project)-Event Planning -Public Relations-Finance / Accounting

8. Connelly Global Business & Finance 8 Fieldtrips / Job Shadows LOTS!! Student’s standing in class (& other classes) will determine eligibility to attend fieldtrips Organized by business specialty Junior Achievement

9. Connelly Global Business & Finance 9 What do we study? Economics / Finance Business Marketing  What is Project Based Learning?

10. Connelly Global Business & Finance 10 Employability Folders Tools you need to find a job Resume (s), interview materials, project work, courses taken, etc.

11. Connelly Global Business & Finance 11 What will GB&F do for students?

12. Connelly Global Business & Finance 12 Class Rules No: –Cell Phones –iPods –Food –Whining, excuses or complaining Speak Appropriately (polite, respectful) Come to class prepared Relax!