My Own Boss - Entrepreneurship
By Francis. X. Bedolla
Introduction
Career Research
- Running their business.
- Paying employed.
- Growing your business.
Education and Training
- Knowledge in business.
Preferred Job Skills
- Problem solving.
- Motivated.
- Hard working.
Job Outlook
The job outlook for an entrepreneur is subjective based upon the industry and demographic your business would serve.
- Landscaping - 45,000
- Hair and beauty salon - 28,966
- Construction - 52,000
Salary
The job outlook for an entrepreneur is subjective based upon the industry and demographic your business would serve.
- But in my case, I want to own a restaurant/ bar so my average salary would be about 59, 653
Work Environment
In my line of work there would be lots of delicious smelling food being cooked, or a bunch of drunk guys, or a guy that broke up with his girlfriend.
Early Opportunites In High School
- Entrepreneurship: Students will have the opportunity to obtain non-paid, on-site career
exploration opportunities. The major objectives are to provide students firsthand understanding of the knowledge, skills, occupation outlook, and education requirements for various careers; and introduce students to positive adult role models who can help reinforce and demonstrate behaviors such as a positive attitude, integrity, ethics, human relations, teamwork, timeliness, and many others.
- Career internship
As part of the career internship program, students may request an early release during period 10. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Future business leaders of America: This club prepares students for successful careers in American business by participating in community service events, charity fundraisers, technology and business competitions, as well as state and national leadership conferences.
- Key Club: The Key Club is an international, coeducational service organization for high school students organized by the Franklin Park Kiwanis Club and operating under Leyden school regulations. The Key Club motto, “Caring-Our Way of Life,” attests to the tradition and dedication to active service Key Club has maintained for over a half century.
Work and/or Volunteer Experience
- Part time jobs: Helps to learn the business and make some money
- Internships: Helps to gain experience about business and prepare you for your future job
References
- Mrs. Carlin: Literacy teacher
- Ms. Marchese: English teacher
- Mrs. Holtgrewe: Global Studies teacher
College
Business: This major will be very important in the prosses of becoming a entrepreneur. This is important because it will help out when making business deal with other people when starting your own business.
Training Programs or Certificate Courses
Business
Internship/Apprenticeship Opportunities
One option for me is to work with my aunt or my grandpa. Both my aunt and my grandpa have both owned businesses, well my aunt still dose but my grandpa sold his restaurant. But my aunt will never hesitate to give family an place at her grocery store. My aunt is never shy to give out tips for people that are willing to listen.