So what is Enterprise Village? Well, it's a mini village or town that the kids participate in. They make it come to life! And when I say mini town it truely is that. There is a City Hall building, a bank, a tv station, a radio station, a restaurant, a financial district, a print shop, a children's hospital, a business district, retail stores (sports store, build-a-bear store, cingular), a realtor, utility companies and a warehouse. Prior to showing up the students have all already been assigned jobs. Earlier this month they had to review job descriptions and submit applications. The teachers reviewed all of the students applications and decide who will work where. They have been busy learning how to write checks and deposit slips. They will go to work and take breaks to run to the bank and shop. It's so much fun!
Although the kids do everything, they do require volunteers in each area to help keep the kids on task and help the kids with anything they might need. I got my assignment today when I went and it's so cool - I'm going to be in Build-A-Bear! And guess what - - - they have a real bear stuffing machine! Now, I did find out that for this they normally have a JA worker handling the stuffing machine because she said it gets to be a bit much doing it all. But, those who know me know I'm going to have to get my hands on the stuffing machine and do at least one myself!! I'll take pictures because you really won't believe this. It looks like an actual Build-A-Bear store. LOL! In our shop we have a Business Manager, a Bookkeeper and a couple of Sales Associates. Each has their own job responsiblities and it's all very serious! The bookkeeper has to write the first checks out for the phone bill because a phone installer comes to collect the money and install the phone. Someone from the electric company will stop by and check on the furnace filter, the realtor needs to collect rent checks. This is only a small part of what goes on!
So Chad comes home today and I knew he was assigned jobs today. He got Financial Advisor! How cool is that?! (His dad is one!) They call it Financial Consultant but I told him was an Advisor! He will sell stocks. LOL! I think he gets to wear a tie also - they provide the shirts and stuff.
I'll take lots of pictures to share. It's such a neat experience.
