Business & Entrepreneurship

The Business and Entrepreneurship at Taconic High School program equips students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a variety of business careers. By blending business, computer, and office technology into one comprehensive program, students graduate with a strong foundation to pursue advanced training, college, or enter the workforce with confidence.

Through hands-on learning, students master essential tools like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software, while also diving into key business areas such as marketing, social media marketing, business management, project management, customer service, entrepreneurship, communications, accounting, and finance.

Graduates of the program don’t just walk away with a diploma, they gain real-world, transferable skills that open doors to limitless career opportunities. Whether launching a startup, managing projects, or excelling in a corporate setting, Business and Entrepreneurship students graduate career- and college-ready, prepared to take on whatever comes next!

Tentative Schedule

Grade 9

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Financial Literacy – Budgeting and banking
  • Introduction to Marketing

Grade 10

  • Microsoft Powerpoint Certification
  • Microsoft Word Certification
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Literacy – Investments, Auto & Home Insurance
  • Customer Service
  • Business Communication
  • OSHA Certification

Grade 11

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Microsoft Excel Certification
  • Microsoft Access
  • Stock Market & Investments
  • Financial literacy – Credit Cards, Health Insurance, Loans
  • Taxes
  • Accounting
  • Economics - Supply and Demand
  • Leadership, Management, and public Speaking
  • Customer Service
  • Resume writing & Interview skills

Grade 12

  • Co-op placement
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Microsoft Access Certification
  • Capstone project using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Financial literacy – Buying a house/car, paying for college
  • Stock Market & Investments
  • Accounting
  • Resume writing & Interview skills