By Matt Browning
Campus senior Layla Meier has been taking business classes since she was a freshman. She has always found those type of classes interesting, which led to her involvement in the Campus Business program.
“Since being in the program, I have made such meaningful bonds with teachers, peers, and the school community,” Meier said. “Being in this division has felt like not just classes but a huge family that is there to support me through my journey of high school.”
Not only has Meier learned more about business, but she has also learned how to apply some of the principles and concepts into her daily life.
“On the professional side, I have learned how businesses operate in real-world conditions including financial decisions and organizational structures,” Meier said. “I’ve developed skills such as teamwork, leadership, and communication through projects like case studies and filming projects. Personally, the program has helped me grow in confidence and responsibility.”
Meier has plenty of responsibilities within the program – ones that she can learn from and take it with her to college, where she plans to study Sports Marketing or a business-focused major.
“I am a part of the student-run coffee shop at Campus, Stomping Grounds, where we work in the mornings, lunches, and during school dances,” Meier said. “In this shop, I am a part of a group with five other students and our manager for that shift where we make drinks, develop future products, contribute to community projects like the Angel Tree, and many more behind the scenes steps that go into running a business. There is the responsibility of being on time to your shift, being accountable for your chores, and taking care of the shop so we can keep it running smoothly throughout the whole year.”
