Where is biztown tampa

Throughout the program students also begin to recognize that career and job choices are related to personal interest, skills, knowledge and education. Dressed in business attire and well prepared for their jobs, confident 5th graders get off the bus and rush to tackle the tasks of the day at JA BizTown. After a short town meeting, the new employees try out what they have learned in the classroom for the day in their business.

As one area 5th grader puts it "Being an adult is hard! Students reflect and discuss their experiences, the circular flow of money, goods and services. Students will balance business and personal accounts. Teacher will utilize students' experiences as a springboard for continued study of free enterprise system.

The JA activities are engaging and allow me to bring my world into the classroom. Sign In. Donor Volunteer Educator Student Donate. Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay - Districts. Friday, November 12, Sign in. Forgot your password? Get help. Password recovery. Osprey Observer. About Us Contact Us. Loading Comments JA BizTown is an indoor center that contains a mini city with up to 23 public and private businesses.

Each business within the center is sponsored by a real local business and displays the authentic logo and the actual marketplace appearance of the sponsor bringing the town to life for the students. Before visiting JA BizTown, students complete a pre-visit curriculum program where they learn basic economic principles such as how to manage their personal bank account. They also participate in job interviews, learn about their new workplace and the job they will perform.

Jobs range from retail sales professionals, accountants, business managers, medical professionals to TV and newspaper reporters.