On Thursday, October 24, Grade 12 student Mary Bozzo earned 1st place, while former SJB students Ashley Sousa and Hailey Faddies secured 2nd place at the ER Monaco Young Entrepreneurs Award, hosted by the Hamilton Business Centre.
This prestigious youth program allows high school students to develop and showcase their skills through the creation of a professional business plan. The competition, open to students from both the Catholic and Public boards, aims to highlight and challenge students' entrepreneurial abilities. The top five business plans receive cash prizes as recognition for their hard work.
The students' business plans were initially created in Mrs. Calabrese’s Grade 12 Entrepreneurship class last year. Each plan, which included an executive summary, marketing and operational strategy, and a financial plan, was evaluated by a panel of volunteer professionals from the community. Mary’s plan focused on a thriving makeup business for high school students, while Ashley and Hailey collaborated to design a dog-sitting service for the Hamilton area.
We are incredibly proud of Mary, Ashley, and Hailey for their outstanding dedication and achievements!