1. WELCOME to Rock Valley College Tech Prep “Entering the Real World of Business Through the Virtual Company”

2. Overview Original model Why we changed What happened next Century Tool & Manufacturing Company New model and the Virtual Company Student perspective Lessons learned

3. Original Model Original 2 year model Leadership Team Program standards and curriculum College credit Business Math & Principles of Banking

4. Why We Changed Local financial industry changed--bank mergers and buyouts Dry content Difficulty finding instructors Students’ lack of life experience Little to bring to Bus 101 and Marketing 288

5. What happened next New President at Rock Valley College Business Director and faculty member visit Mercer Community College, Trenton, NJ Grant from the Rock Valley College Foundation The Virtual Company (http://www.happy- camper.inc.bigstep.com)

6. Choosing a Sponsor Local corporate headquarters Interesting product Ability to provide departmental mentoring Multi-level involvement

8. New Model Classroom Design/Equipment Departments Human Resources Purchasing Finance Sales & Marketing Product

9. The Virtual Company Tasks of the departments Course curriculum Interaction with other virtual companies

10. Special Projects Student activities Presentations Portfolios New York-- International Trade Fair Pairing breakfast

11. Workbased Learning 200 hours during the summer 300 hours throughout the senior year

12. Senior Year College credit courses Business 101- “Introduction to Business” Marketing 288– “Customer Relations” Continue work at sponsoring company with the possibility of employment after graduation

13. Hearing from the students Personal experience Business related experience Tips for new students Importance of program Need for business and educational support

14. Lessons Learned Maturity level of students Co-teaching Additional college credit MOUS Certification 2-year course with further integration

15. Thank You For more information, please contact: Beth Paul-Petersen, Director Rock Valley College Tech Prep 815-874-3000 x 2451 b.paulpetersen@rvc.cc.il.us Linda Auman, Coordinator Rock Valley College Tech Prep 815-874-3000 x 2454 l.auman@rvc.cc.il.us 3301 N. Mulford Road Rockford, IL 61114-5699