Work-based learning is an instructional strategy that is essential in preparing all students for success in postsecondary education and future careers. The Work-Based Learning Program is designed, in cooperation with the Career and Internship Coordinator, theMassHire, and local employers to provide both college and career connecting opportunities for juniors and seniors, along with opportunities for skill development and direct application. All work-based learning experiences involve interactions with industry and community professionals and are linked to school-based instruction. These learning experiences are designed to help students apply classroom learning while experiencing learning opportunities that are difficult to achieve through classroom  instruction alone. The Work-Based Learning Program offers students the opportunity to earn credit for work-related experiences as both paid and unpaid internships. Students who take advantage of the program will receive individualized vocational skills training, as well as instruction in the many facets of their chosen occupational area and establish good employer references. The program is offered in various formats, which range from half day school/half day work, to other in-school, after school, evening, and summer options.

Accounting is considered the language of the business world. Accounting I offers the student instruction in the system of developing and maintaining accounting records. The course is designed to prepare the college bound students in basic fundamentals, which will be encountered in the initial college course offerings. It also will help the vocational business career student who will be required to possess skills in accounting fundamentals for job placement. Members of the class become involved in the principles and methods of recording business transactions, the preparation and interpretation of financial statements, and the interpretation of fiscal reports. During the second semester, students will be introduced to electronic software used to complete their various assignments.

Accounting II expands on topics learned in Accounting I, while adding new topics about financial accounting, managerial accounting, and cost accounting. This course will help qualify students for higher-level jobs and careers and provides an excellent background and preparation for college-bound business majors and accounting majors alike. Students will use computer and spreadsheet software to solve problems.  \*Students who earn a B or better in this course may be eligible for college credit from Berkshire Community College..

Accounting III is a course designed to serve the needs of the student who requires a well-rounded accounting program, whether the student is preparing for a career in accounting or other types of management careers, both in and out of the business world. The course is carefully planned to help the student master accounting in a logical and efficient manner. The concepts advance steadily from the simple to the complex, from the familiar to the new. Accounting III will help the student build a broad understanding of the business world by showing how accounting systems operate through the use of simulations, industry-used computer software and assignments designed to provide the students with real-life scenarios. Students will address topics relevant in the business world today, including but not limited to financial statement analysis, corporate fraud, and various managerial accounting topics. \*Students who earn a B or better in this course may be eligible for college credit from Berkshire Community College.

The semester-long personal finance course covers all of the essential personal finance topics necessary to become a financially capable student. Topics include banking, credit, budgeting, investing, career, and more. By the end of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of personal finance topics and be prepared to handle the financial responsibilities that exist after graduation.

In this hands-on course, students will learn the step-by-step process of owning your own business. You will design, develop, and create a product (or service) to sell. The students will also determine who their customers are, learn how to market the business, to obtain financing, and to manage their employees. As time allows, they will complete a computerized business simulation to run a virtual restaurant.

In today's economy, it is estimated that companies worldwide spend over $250 billion on marketing and advertising each year. Marketing and advertising play an incredibly important role in the success of a business. This course teaches students these marketing concepts with a focus on the sports and entertainment industry. Topics covered include: the product mix, the economies of supply and demand, advertising and placement, target markets, and marketing legal issues.

This course focuses on introducing students to the concept of computer programming. The objective of this course is to teach students the logic and skills required for understanding computer programming. Students will use a variety of software applications to learn the basics, as well as begin to design and write simple computer programs.

This course focuses on continuing the subject matter taught in Introduction to Computer Programming. The objective of this course is to expand on the topics of designing and writing programs. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to design, code, test, and debug programs using C++ programming language. Students in this course will also be expected to undertake and complete special projects related to coding. This course runs concurrently with 4295 (Computer Programming) in the same schedule block

This course focuses on the fundamentals of the theory and development of video games. Students will utilize math, science and technology skills to design, code, test and debug video games Unity Game Engine software. Experience in computer programming is not required but is useful.

This course focuses on continuing the subject matter taught in Video Game Design. The objective of this course is to expand on the topics of designing and creating video games using the Unity Game Engine software. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to design, code, and deploy video games using Unity. This course is project based. Students will complete small tasks, which in turn will be implemented in a video game that students will create over the course. This course runs concurrently with 4340 (Video Game Design) in the same schedule block. Computer Graphic Design (0511)2.5 credits

This course will offer students the opportunity to learn about computer technology through a hands-on approach. As the computer industry is a rapidly changing environment, students will learn how to recognize old and new computer components, safely build or modify computer systems, diagnose and repair problems, and provide exceptional user support. Students continuing on for a second Year may participate in internship opportunities via the CBRSD Information Technology Center.