School Spotlight: Maranatha Students Get Hands-On Business Experience
Students at Maranatha Christian Academy are getting hands-on business experience without having to leave the classroom.
There’s a class that operates like a custom fabrication shop called Mustang Enterprises.
“We’re able to 3D design, CAD, prototype all kinds of things, printing,” said Evan Handrick, Maranatha Christian Academy STEAM Instructor, and Coordinator.
Maranatha Christian Academy business class gives students real-life experience.
The students design, manufacture, market, and sell their items.
“I’m making deals, providing orders for people. I mean, we all are,” said Junior Jackson Mueller.
Some of the students on the manufacturing side of the business already have professional engineering certificates.
The scholars are currently recreating a dental device for a local dentist. “So, we’re re-engineering this in solid works and CAD, and then we’re going to 3D print using some unique materials,” explained Handrick.
Future entrepreneurs get real-life business experience without taking the risk of starting and running a company.
“It feels like a real-world experience, but I’m still in high school. I don’t have to worry about being stressed out, and getting thrown into the fire,” said Junior Luke Hoven.
