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Wed, December 11, 2024
[ Wed, Dec 11th 2024 ] - The Goshen News
Biz Town gives real-life experience

Biz Town gives real-life experience


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Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, December 11th 2024 at 22:40 GMT by The Goshen News   Print publication without navigation

  • Around 120 students in Goshen's sixth-grade class as well as high ability students attended the Junior Achievement's Biz Town simulation at the Ethos Science Center on Wednesday. "Every job has a set of responsibilities and tasks that they have to complete throughout the day,

The article from Goshen News discusses the BizTown program, a unique educational initiative by Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana, aimed at providing fifth graders with real-world economic and business experience. Held at the Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, the program transforms students into workers, consumers, and citizens for a day. Students engage in activities like managing bank accounts, paying taxes, and running businesses, which are set up to mimic real-life scenarios. This hands-on approach helps students understand financial literacy, civic responsibility, and the basics of economics through practical application. The article highlights how this immersive experience not only educates but also excites students about future career possibilities and the importance of community involvement.

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