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In
order to protect our students and volunteers, E CITY requires
background checks for specific volunteer roles.
Background:
Students in the
E CITY programs are participating in a textbook-based class to learn
the basics of small business creation and operation, the importance
of such things as market analysis and record keeping, the traits of
successful entrepreneurs, and more. The classroom instruction is
brought to life when students have the chance to see a business in
operation and meet a person who works there.
Description of Role:
Field trip hosts
welcome a class (or two) of 15 students into the workplace for a
tour, and provide an employee to lead that tour and answer
questions. Students are eager to see all types of businesses, from
small independently-owned restaurants, to chain department stores,
to manufacturing facilities, to service organizations. It is
helpful if you mention some of the things they are learning in
class, so they can tie the importance of those things to the “real
world” of business. Examples of topics presented in class are:
stock market/investing, inventions/product development, market
research/strategies, advertising/publicity, record keeping,
negotiation, cash flow.
Time Commitment:
One or two
hours, including question and answer time. Days vary- usually late
afternoons on weekdays, or any time on Saturdays.
Contact:
Jessica Koppen at
Jessica.Koppen@ecitycleveland.com
or call her at the E CITY's office
216-456-2098.
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