Congratulations to our High School Virtual Enterprise teams, AquaTrak & AthLyte of Smithtown East & Kahuna of Smithtown West for being a finalist in this year’s NYS & NE Business Plan Competition Championship Round!
The professionalism and dedication of each team was on full display during the NY/NE Regional competition. The presentations showcased creativity, strategic thinking, and a strong grasp of business principles. We applaud these teams for their dedication and hard work. The finalists will be competing at the Javits Center in NYC this April.
Below is a list of the students enrolled in each VE Firm:
AquaTrak - HSE: Jase Heffernan, Olivia Bozzo, Hailey DeGeorge, and Evan Schickler
AthLyte - HSE : Brendan Thatcher, Emma Zodda, Michael Alartosky, and Charles Kateridge
Kahuna - HSW: Gabrielle Guttieri, Maribella Marciano, Isabella Paliwoda, and Ashlynn Renkowski
Virtual Enterprise is an innovative, hands-on course that immerses students into the world of business and entrepreneurship through the creation of a virtual company. In this course, students assume various roles within the company such as marketing, finance, human resources and sales. They collaborate with their peers to simulate real-world business situations. An integral part of the VE course emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking, as students develop skills in areas such as business management, customer service, and financial management. In this course students gain practical experience in running a business, learning how to adapt to challenges and make decisions.
The Virtual Enterprise program is offered by the School of Business in the CTE Department, facilitated by Stephen Costello, Patrick Rosa, and Stefanie Torlentino and under the direction of Christine LoFrese, CTE Director.