ACHS - Business and Technology Academy
A True Path to Business Success
The Business and Technology Academy helps students develop a foundation in core academics and skills for career success, such as interpersonal and management skills. Academy students will receive valuable work-based learning experiences, including many industry-specific guest speakers, a Disney leadership course, available internships, college visits, DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) club membership, and other industry-specific field trips. With an emphasis on innovative thinking, this immersive multi-year sequence of classes and work-based learning experiences preps students for college and gives them a competitive advantage in the job market.
Academies help students explore their talents and use their experiences in the classroom to select career path that they’re passionate about.
Prepare in the Classroom
Build a strong foundation with A-G approved courses and prepare yourself for an exciting new business career. Classes include:
- Digital Media Communications & Marketing
- Money Matters (H)
- BATA Design Co. Student led enterprise (H)
Get Real
Exposure
Take what you learned out into the real world and see first-hand what awaits you in the field of business. Hands-on, in-depth immersive experiences may include:
- College Visit (USC, UCSB, CSUCI, UCLA, etc)
- AT&T Entrepreneurship Workshop
- Disney’s Leadership Course
- Job Shadows
- QuickBooks Certification
- Internships Available
- DECA Leadership
- Competitive Experiences
Valuable Training for Exciting Careers
Kickstart your future in business with the help of our academic instruction and industry insight. Potential career paths these programs help prepare you for include:
- Entrepreneur
- Marketing Intern
- Graphic Design Intern
- General Office Work
Industry Average: $50,000 - $80,000/Year
Projected Growth in Field: 5% to 9%
Ready for Business?
Contact your college & career technician for availability.
Programs are subject to change.
CTETeacher:
John Foster
(805) 389-6407
John.Foster@oxnardunion.org
