Virtual Enterprises International Program

Your Name:

Frank Leotta, Freesia Ferrantino, Ashley Cunniff, Alex Kravitz, and Olivia Horbatiuk

Grade Level:

High School

School or Organization Name:

Westhampton Beach School District

Co-Presenter Name(s):

Amy Demchak

Area of the World from Which You Will Present:

Westhampton Beach, New York

Language in Which You Will Present:

English

Target Audience(s):

high school teachers, school administrators, high school students, business mentors

Short Session Description (one line):

Overview of Virtual Enterprises International Program and example of a Virtual Enterprise business.

Full Session Description (as long as you would like):

Discussion of the Virtual Enterprises International Program (in school entrepreneurship program) including benefits to students, schools, and mentors. Westhampton Beach High School is currently in its second year offering the Virtual Enterprise Class. The VE business at Westhampton Beach High School is called “Helios, Inc.” Students will present about their business, “Helios”. Topics will include roles of student “employees”, roles of teacher “facilitators”, roles of mentors/corporate partners, the VE economy, and student participation in networking events, competitions, and trade fairs.

Websites / URLs Associated with Your Session:

www.veinternational.org, www.heliosvei.squarespace.com, www.whbschools.org