Chapter 1 Entrepreneurial Careers Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 26 Internet Research SBA Resources. Plan to become familiar with business resources available for entrepreneurs on the Internet. A good source of information is the US Small Business Administration (SBA) website, which is a government resource to help small businesses succeed. Visit the SBA website and research data trends and statistics that could help you as you establish a business. Communication Skills Reading. Research an entrepreneur that you know personally or one who is well known. List the person’s name, business, and when the business was organized. Cite specific evidence that supports the person’s entrepreneurial spirit. Writing. Conduct a short research project to answer questions about the history of entrepreneurship. Use multiple authoritative print and digital sources. Where did the idea of entrepreneurship originate? Write several paragraphs about your findings to demonstrate your understanding of entrepreneurship. CTSOs Student Organizations. Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) are a valuable asset to any educational program. These organizations support student learning and application of skills learned to be applied in real-world situations. Also, participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development. There are a variety of organizations from which to select, depending on the goals of your educational programs. To prepare for any competitive event: 1. Contact the organization before the next competition. This gives you time to review and decide which competitive events are correct for you or your team. 2. Read all the guidelines closely. These rules and regulations must be strictly adhered to or disqualification can occur. 3. Competitive events may be written, oral, or a combination of both. 4. Communication plays a role in all the competitive events, so read which communication skills are covered for the event you select. Research and preparation are important keys to successful competition. 5. Go to the website of your organization for specific information for the events. Visit the site often as information changes quickly. 6. Select one or two events that are of interest to you. Print the information for the events and discuss your interest with your instructor. College and Career Readiness EVENT PREP NT EVEN PREP PREP P