PATHWAY: ENTREPRENEURSHIP 

Early College High School
The mission of the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School is to develop and support pathways to higher education that lead to careers in STEM fields for students through rigorous academic programming and a collaborative approach to learning.  A network of K-12, higher education, business and industry partners has been developed to provide students with the highest level of education and support for entering and succeeding in the clean energy fields. 

The Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School is an  innovative program that provides high school students with transdisciplinary learning and 21st Century skill sets necessary to make informed decisions as they relate to college and career readiness.  Students have the advantage of being in a fully connected and collaborative learning environment.  Students work at their own pace and leverage 1:1 technology to access individualized academic support, master program expectations, and develop college and career readiness. With support from regional economic leaders, including the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), Saratoga Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and local Chambers of Commerce, the program connects with hundreds of businesses throughout the region that serve as assets for students and represents a robust fusion of education, business and industry collaborating to train students to become innovators and leaders for the jobs of tomorrow.

Early college high schools blend high school and college in a rigorous yet supportive program, compressing the time it takes to complete a high school diploma and the first two years of college.  Students in the Clean Technologies & Sustainable Industries Early College High School Program take both high school and college level coursework on a college campus at Hudson Valley Community College’s TEC-SMART campus located in Malta, NY. 

What is Entrepreneurship?
You will learn the fundamentals that will help you learn to better the odds of creating sustainable success in your business. Coursework will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset and understand entrepreneurial finance, small business management, marketing, and legal issues for small business owners. The internet has greatly expanded the possibilities for small entrepreneurs, allowing businesses to establish niche audiences and clientele around the world.

Early College High School Entrepreneaurship Coursework
Computer Concepts & Applications I
Digital Marketing
Entrepreneurship Process
Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra with Trigonometry or College PreCalculus
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Organization & Management
Principles of Marketing
Statistics
*College coursework is subject to changebased on HVCC & enrollment decisions.

Early College High School Business Connections
Through our business partners, which includes Cisco, students are provided extensive opportunities to interact with business and industry partners. Guest speakers, telepresence systems, and online collaboration tools are used to connect students with industry experts.  In addition, students participate in on-site field experiences guided by mentors who are employed by the business partners.

Forecast for Growth in Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Innovation
The people who will really succeed are those willing to see, think, and feel differently about their businesses. This ability to be open to new perceptions and innovations is more important now than ever— not just for your company, but for your own professional growth.- Forbes Magazine, Top Trends 2013
Entrepreneurs are getting younger: Blogging, launching apps, publishing magazines and creating social networks, kids have created empires before they hit college. – Business News Daily, 5 Trends Entrepeneurs will see in 2013

Career Fields in Entrepreneurship
Small Business Owner
Sales Managers
Marketing Managers
Computer Systems Managers
Construction Managers
Public Relations Specialists
Patent Lawyers
Inventors

Post Graduation High Education Opportunities in Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Innovation
Hudson Valley Community College – Entrepreneurship
Siena College
Clarkson University
Syracuse University
RPI – Lally School of Business