Thirty-one students from Babylon Junior-Senior High School’s Virtual Enterprise program showcased their business acumen at the New York/Long Island Virtual Enterprise Annual Business Plan Competition and Trade Show, hosted at Long Island University. During the two-day event, the Babylon students competed alongside more than 3,000 of their peers from across the region.

Under the direction of teacher Claire Reilly, Babylon students pitched products; presented comprehensive business plans for their student-run virtual firms, Meat the Pickle & Co. and Pro-Fit, before judging panels; and engaged in a professional trade show environment, honing their sales and networking skills with participants from across Long Island and New York State.

The delegation demonstrated great professionalism and skill. Both Babylon firms earned a combined total of over $100,000 in virtual enterprise cash, and Meat the Pickle earned the distinguished Silver Award in the Trade Show Booth Presentation category.

“Our students not only exhibited professional dress and attire at this trade show, but also great business and social acumen,” Ms. Reilly said. “I look forward to seeing them continue to hone these skills and find success when they step into the business world.”

Virtual Enterprise is an internationally recognized program that provides students with a simulated, hands-on environment to learn entrepreneurial, financial, and professional business skills, preparing them for future success in college and career.

For more information about the Babylon Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.babylon.k12.ny.us. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/babylonschooldistrict/ and Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/babylonufsd.