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SCHOOL-BASED ENTERPRISES
Definition
Student Eligibility
Liability Exposure
Student Responsibilities
School Supervisor Responsibilities
Sample Forms

DEFINITION
School-based enterprises allow students to put into practice what they learn in the classroom by running an actual small businesses. The money generated from the business can be used to fund student organizations, materials, equipment, facilities, improvement and other items necessary to maintain or improve the program or school. While participating in these activities, students learn overall business operations such as managing costs, ordering supplies, working under pressure, conserving supplies and maintaining facilities. The Junior Achievement program can assist a school in setting up a school-based enterprise.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

• Be in good standing and receive prior approval
  
• Student must complete required forms
  
• All students K-12 are eligible

LIABILITY EXPOSURE
Work site liability is the responsibility of the respective school district in an unpaid experience. Utah state law provided for the school district's worker's compensation insurance to cover non-paid student learners.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet performance and attendance standards set by the school
  
• Show honesty, punctuality, a cooperative attitude, proper grooming and a willingness to learn
  
• Complete training requirements
  
• Complete job assignments and meet supervisors expectations
  
• Complete and return required forms
  
• Display polite and courteous behavior
  
• Follow safety procedures
  
• Report accidents, injuries or concerns to school supervisor/work supervisor

SCHOOL SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain completed forms
  
• Provide time to orient, train and give feedback to the student
  
• Set schedules and make assignments
  
• Supervise operation of school-based enterprise

SAMPLE FORMS

• Data Sheet
  
• Student Application
  
• Student Commitment Form
  
• Student Evaluation Form

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For more information, contact
        Sherry Marchant
Career Connections Specialist
Career and Technical Education
Utah State Office of Education
250 East 500 South - PO Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200

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Page last updated on February 6, 2007

School-based Enterprises
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