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The competition was held at Sacred Heart University's Frank and Marisa Martire Business and Communications Center on March 11.
Students from 14 high schools from across western Connecticut participated. Each member of the winning team from the championship bracket won a $1,000 scholarship and will go on to compete in JA's national competition. The second place team, also from Fairfield Ludlowe, earned $500 scholarships each. Newtown High School and Kolbe Cathedral High School were winners in the consolation bracket.
According to Junior Achievement president, Bernadine Venditto, "The JA Business Challenge provides a great opportunity for high school students to learn to collaborate, problem solve and gain the business acumen and leadership skills they will need in their future careers."
Fairfield Ludlowe's winning team, led by teacher advisor Tom Reindel, included Patrick Calabrese, Grant Carnemark, Jakob Snow and Brandon Corrales. Fairfield Ludlowe's second place team included Brian Damp, Sean Gutierrez, Sydney Sims and Cordelia Murphy. Using Junior Achievement’s Titan® high school business simulation program, the high school student teams strategized to operate the most successful virtual business as they develop skills in teamwork, problem solving and critical thinking. Their success depended on how well they managed their company’s key decisions to outperform the competition in profit, sales and market share.
For more information about JAWCT or to volunteer, visit their website or call 203-382-0180.
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