Virtual Enterprise
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Virtual Enterprise Program
With an emphasis on college and career readiness, VEI is an in-school, live, global business simulation that offers students a competitive edge through project-based, collaborative learning and the development of 21st-century skills in entrepreneurship, global business, problem solving, communication, personal finance and technology. Drawing on the European tradition of apprenticeships, this multidimensional, experiential learning model, which is part of a global network of student-run businesses in over 40 countries, transforms high school students into independent-thinking business professionals and their classrooms into offices.
In addition to giving students a head start on jobs and careers, VEI reinforces students’ academic skills and achievement, reignites their interest in education, and raises their desire to graduate and pursue lifelong learning. Through developing and managing businesses, students not only stay in school, but gain expertise in problem-solving, decision-making, communication, collaboration, technology, and accessing, using and analyzing information—21st-century skills that are key to success in both college and careers.
Baldwin High School's Virtual Enterprise Companies
Poppify is a promotional business that strives to help entrepreneurs gain exposure and tell their stories. We promote their businesses through our various company events and social media platforms that will be hosted at colleges and high school campuses. They will be able to showcase their brand and products using their own booth design or they have the opportunity to have Poppify develop a personalized pop-up event booth tailored to their individual business needs.
Retired Virtual Enterprise Companies
SuppLI
SuppLI is a unique subscription box company that solely sells Long Island-based products, such as Tate’s Bakeshop Cookies and JS Sloane Shave Cream. Their goal is to “invest in local business while providing consumers with a quality and convenient product.” The company has won countless awards in VE competitions since its debut.
OneWorld
Using ethically-sourced items, OneWorld assembles and distributes packages to socially-conscious patrons, diverting a portion of virtual revenue to charities of interest. By purchasing OneWorld packages, customers can satisfy their penchant for sustainable, unique items, with the guarantee that they will support socially responsible causes in the process. These packages are tiered between low-priced “Humble Bundles” and higher-priced “V.I.P – Very Important Philanthropist” options. For example, the environment packages include a donation to National Resources Defense Council, an organization dedicated to every person's right to clean air, clean water and a healthy community. OneWorld was officially launched in the fall of 2020.