Standing Bear High School’s new Nebraska Business Focus program officially began at Lincoln’s newest school this fall. High school teachers and University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty collaborated on ways to teach students about the dynamic world of business.
“The partnership between LPS staff and College Business staff is part of what excites me about what will be possible and what will be available to our students,” said Standing Bear Principal Sue Cassata. states. “We talked about ways to provide students with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln experience from the moment they enroll at Standing Bear to the moment they graduate.”
Standing Bear teachers and faculty from the School of Business met to brainstorm and discuss ways to incorporate business into every course offered at the high school, from art to math to science, and how they could incorporate business into marketing, management, accounting, and more. We helped them explore their talents and career opportunities in the field. Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics. University faculty also guest lecture in high school World of Business classes.
“Establishing a new school and building the foundation from the ground floor is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said Jacob Shafer, Standing Bear’s director of business. “As we expand our reach and add more courses, faculty, and students, we are very intentional about making sure our students have access and are able to plan for the future. I made it.”
This summer, high school teachers learned how to use the top five CliftonStrengths in college. Brian Vu graduated from Nebraska State where he taught instrumental music for eight years before becoming Dean of Standing Bear.
“It was great to meet the people who put this partnership together,” Vu said. “I have learned a lot about myself through CliftonStrengths. I have a top-five resilience strength that is perfect for this role because I love solving and discussing problems. You can also talk about misconceptions about being a music entrepreneur, for example, not being able to find a job. There are so many facets to the industry. I want my students to realize their dreams and know about the possibilities. I would like to have it.”
“Standing Bear students can earn between 3 and 12 hours of college credit toward high school graduation. Great opportunity to earn course credits that count toward requirements and electives for business majors and other majors in the College of Business. ,” said Lindsay Tillinghast, director of the Lincoln Center for Economic Education (2004 and 2013). She is a Standing Bear Nebraska Business and Economics Lecturer.
This program prepares students to earn a two- or four-year college degree or enter the workforce after high school. Additional courses designed to earn college credit are offered at discounted tuition to 11th- and her 12th-grade students, as well as free non-credit experiences, making the program accessible and affordable. The price will be.
“We continue to connect with families of middle school students and tell them about this new program,” Tillinghast said. “We look forward to seeing our Standing Bear students become future business leaders and welcome them to Nebraska Business as the next step in their educational journey.”
