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PCI students launch businesses and give back to community – PortageOnline.com [Video]

Students in the applied commerce program at Portage Collegiate Institute showcased their business ventures last week after a semester of hard work. The event featured student-run companies offering everything from custom apparel and cleaning services to marketing strategies and community-focused food programs.

Gavin Taylor, who teaches applied commerce at PCI, says the event gives students a real taste of entrepreneurship.

“We’ve got some students selling lip gloss, bracelets, snacks, social media marketing services, house cleaning, clothing, lots of variety,” notes Taylor.

Each visitor acts as a judge, receiving ten $1,000 PCI Bucks to invest in their favourite student businesses. Though friendly, the competition is designed to simulate real-world decision-making and customer engagement.

Community response energizes students

Taylor says the energy in the room was palpable.

“The students are nervous at first, but they’re very, very excited. They’re doing very well. I’m really, really proud.”

Gavin Taylor

This is the third year Taylor has helped run the event, and he says it’s grown every time. He …

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PCI students launch businesses and give back to community - PortageOnline.com [Video]

Students in the applied commerce program at Portage Collegiate Institute showcased their business ventures last week after a semester of hard work. The event featured student-run companies offering everything from custom apparel and cleaning services to marketing strategies and community-focused food programs. Gavin Taylor, who teaches applied commerce at PCI, says the event gives students a real taste of entrepreneurship. Weve got some students selling lip gloss, bracelets, snacks, social media marketing services, house cleaning, clothing, lots of variety, notes Taylor. Each visitor acts as a judge, receiving ten $1,000 PCI Bucks to invest in their favourite student businesses. Though friendly, the competition is designed to simulate real-world decision-making and customer engagement. googletag.cmd.push(function() { if($(document).width()