FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The first week of sales has begun for Fairfield Warde’s entrepreneurship class. The Fairfield Warde High School class is simulating a business by selling shirts to the community. In addition, a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Norma F Pfriem Breast Care Center.
Entrepreneurship is a course designed to expose students to the risks and rewards of creating and running a small business. Students will explore aspects of entrepreneurship through problem solving, critical thinking, and the development of projects and activities. This course will provide students the opportunity to create change by channeling their passions and interests into businesses. Entrepreneurship focuses on recognizing a business opportunity, starting a business based on opportunity, and operating and maintaining that business. Students will develop an appreciation for and understanding of entrepreneurship in our economy providing them with strategies that will assist them as they develop into responsible citizens, wage-earners and consumers.