Students learn better when they’re interested in a topic. And is there anything more interesting than creating and running one’s own business? That’s exactly what a group of enthusiastic seniors from Kapa‘a High School are doing in Christine Farina’s economics
Students learn better when they’re interested in a topic. And is there anything more interesting than creating and running one’s own business? That’s exactly what a group of enthusiastic seniors from Kapa‘a High School are doing in Christine Farina’s economics class.
Through Virtual Enterprise, an online program which includes 187 schools from California, Arizona, Oregon and Hawai‘i, these students have created “Easy Living,” a virtual, organic clothing company.
“Easy Living” is the first business in the Virtual Enterprise program from the state of Hawai‘i. The program gives students experience in economic, business and personal financial skills, while also giving students hands-on experience in operating a business. While the company itself is not “real.” its message is valid.
“Easy Living” uses only organic fabrics and dyes or recycled materials to make all their products — everything from shirts to skirts to bikinis. Not only do the students sell products that have very little negative impact on the health of the planet, but the products are also produced in safe and environmentally friendly factories.
If interested in seeing what these students are doing, join them at 7 p.m., May 13 in Kapa‘a High School’s library for an open house.
Students, business partners and service organizations are welcome.
