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.
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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.