Giblyn students welcomed the Junior Achievement of New York volunteers, who are all managers from Capital One Bank, into their classrooms. The students were eager to make connections between what they learn in school and how it applies to "the real world."
Fourth graders participated in the "Our Region" program that introduced them to the relationships between the natural, human, and capital resources found in different regions. It also explored regional businesses that produce goods and services for consumers. "The students were so enthusiastic to make real-world connections to what they have learned in math, social students and reading," said principal Amanda Muldowney. "They participated in many activities. It's amazing to see the teamwork they displayed."
The students had a great time designing their own businesses. Following that, they played "The Hot Dog Stand Game" where they learned about the difficult road to businesses ownership. The students had to subtract their expenses from their revenues to find out if they made a profit or suffered a loss of money.
Junior Achievement of New York (JA New York) is a non-profit organization that connects volunteers with students in grades K-12. Through in-class activities, after-school programs and workplace experiences, students acquire the confidence they need to succeed in their future careers and in life. Junior Achievement of New York's mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
