News - Shark Tank Activity Promotes Entrepreneurship
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Learwood Middle School 7th graders have been engaged in a replication of the popular reality TV Show, with their very own career exploration-based Shark Tank Activity. This exciting entrepreneurship activity builds upon the marketing skills acquired from time spent at the Lorain County Joint Vocational School (JVS) career exploration and as part of their Skills Class. The most recent installment of the Shark Tank Activity took place recently, where students formed groups and designed, created, and branded a product they felt would improve their quality of life. Learwood’s Makerspace devices helped with embroidery, 3D printing, glow forge, and sublimation.
The community gets involved as a variety of adult “Sharks” watch the presentation, and ask questions about the products before deciding into which they would invest their dollars. This hands-on learning experience helps empower students with presentation, communication, and other valuable life skills while putting into practice recently acquired marketing techniques. ALHS Principal Mike May was an active Shark Tank participant, evaluating products! Special thanks to the teachers who inspire this life-ready learning, the special guest “Sharks” from the community, and our students!
