Welcome to Mrs. Torres' Business Boardroom
Hello! I have put together this newsletter as we are halfway through the 2nd semester of the 2022-2023 school year.
I'm always happy to answer questions from parents via email. If the email warrants a phone conference we can move to that option as well. My hopes are that this newsletter answers questions about the business class your student is enrolled in.
I want you all to know I truly love what I do, and I love having your student in my class. My theme in the classroom follows a boardroom atmosphere. We speak on so many different topics and it helps students understand that behind every business there are leaders, employees, and money-making decisions that must be made.
I believe that grades reflect a student's work ethic. So I work diligently with students one on one to make sure they understand their grades. I encourage all to read the comments under grades listed in both Canvas & Skyward.
Review this newsletter to have a full idea of the business classroom and what your student is learning. You'll have a good understanding of the opportunities your student has through the School of Business.
Inventory
Cash or Checks (Hobart High School)
Additional Skills obtained in the Business Boardroom
- Interpersonal Skills
- Employability Skills
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Job Search
- Online Profile/Linkedin
- Online Portfolio
- Digital Marketing Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Sales
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Sports Marketing & Entertainment
- Thank you emails/cards
- Interview Skills
- Financial Literacy
- Technology Skills
- Microsoft Office Pro
- Google Suite
- Understanding the Stock Market & Investments
- Dressing for Success
- & so much more!
Business Professionals of America
Business Professionals of America (BPA) is a national, co-curricular, career/technical organization for students in middle school, high school, and college business and technology programs
Students compete at the regional, state, and national levels in more than 50 Workplace Skills Assessment Program events, engage in community and leadership service activities and meet business students across the state and country through participation in our programs.
Our alumni go on to do great things: leading their industry, advocating for others, and achieving educational success. In conjunction with K-12 schools, colleges, and universities across the state, we help prepare today’s students to become tomorrow’s business professionals.”
Who can join? Any Hobart High School student. Many members have been in a business class or are interested in learning more about business.
Deadline to join? We take members all school year, there is no deadline to join.
Are there activities? Yes! We have attended the Hobart Business Expo and participated in Small Business Saturday with the Hobart Chamber of Commerce. We took a trip to the United Center to meet the Business and Marketing Team for the Chicago Bulls. We even stayed for the basketball game and ate deep-dish pizza and Garretts popcorn! We also encourage community service. We also host additional events like Dodgeball Tournaments and donate our proceeds to charity.
Here are some links to view if your student is interested;
Call out meeting - What is BPA?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LbQewKmUk8&t=553s
School of Business
Ms. Valentine Torres, MBA
Dual Credit Instructor | Business Department | Career Liaison Coordinator |
Business Professionals of America Sponsor |
Communications Director HobartHighSchoolTEDx |
Follow us on Instagram @hobarthsbusiness
Email: vtorres@hobart.k12.in.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/valentinetorres/home
Location: 2211 East 10th Street, Hobart, IN, USA
Phone: 2199428521 8027
Twitter: @coachvtorres
