Leases Company Vehicles, Operates a Retail Storefront, and Produces Quality Products

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Automotive Overview

Leases company vehicles, operates a retail storefront, and produces quality products.

CEO
1.Obtains bank loan.
2.Signs all business payroll and expense checks.
3.Oversees business operations and makes business decisions.
4.Works with employees to determine pricing of products.
6.Signs Insurance Policy and Rental Agreement.
7.Completes the Business Improvement Plan.
8.Works with Sales Associate to reorder additional inventory, if needed.
9.Prepares and gives speech at the Opening Town Meeting. / CFO
1.Inputs employee payroll information.
2.Prints and distributes employee payroll checks.
3.Prints and distributes business expense checks.
4.Keeps all records of business expenses and payments.
5.Makes business deposits at Bank.
6.Signs business checks if CEO is not available.
7.Tracks loan payoff progress.
ENGINEER
1.Reads and reviews assembly instructions for production assembly.
2.Paces work to meet production goals.
3.Works as a team to produces quality products in an assembly line.
4.Disassembles finished products at end of day. / LEASING AGENT
1.Prepares and processes business vehicle leasing agreements.
2.Delivers vehicle leasing invoices and collects payments.
3.Forwards sales payments to CFO for deposit.
4.Assists Sales Associate, as needed.
SALES ASSOCIATE
1.Distributes supplies received from the Supply Center
2.Works with CEO to determine product prices.
3.Prepares sales area with product display.
4.Greets customers, assists them with sales, and processes payments for sale of products.
5.Forwards sales payments to CFO for deposit.
6.Uses inventory loss prevention tools to limit losses.
7.Works with CEO to reorder additional inventory, if needed. / MARKETING SPECIALIST
1.Reviews information about “Creating GM’s Next Vehicle” contest.
2.Brings customers into business to design/create GM’s Next Vehicle for production.
3.Tracks number of citizens that participate in the contest to ensure financial subsidy is received for this work.
4.Prepares and gives speech at the Closing Town Meeting.
5.Assists Sales Associate, as needed.

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Bank Overview

Leading financial institution in the town provides business loans and personal checking and savings services for citizens.

CEO
1. Obtains bank loan.
2. Signs all business payroll and expense checks.
3. Oversees business operations and makes business decisions.
4. Processes Business Loan Applications and Promissory Notes.
5. Signs Insurance Policy and Rental Agreement.
6. Completes the Business Improvement Plan.
7. Prepares and gives speech at the Closing Town Meeting.
8. Completes Merit Awards for all businesses. / CFO
1.Inputs employee payroll information.
2.Prints and distributes employee payroll checks.
3.Prints and distributes business expense checks.
4.Keeps all records of business expenses and payments.
5.Makes business deposits at Bank.
6.Signs business checks if CEO is not available.
7.Tracks loan payoff progress.
8.Assists Business Accountant with approving business deposits, if time allows
BUSINESS ACCOUNTANT
1. Delivers bank bags to business.
2. Picks up all loan applications and promissory notes for Bank CEO to process.
3. Approves the Grant Proposal for Education Degree Expenses.
4. Processes and approves business deposits.
5. Assists Bank CEO with obtaining signatures on loan paperwork, if necessary. / FILE CLERK
1.Counts cash out for teller cash drawers and completes associated paperwork.
2. Assures tellers have consistent supply of cash for citizen withdrawals.
3.Files citizen banking paperwork.
4.Fills in for Savings Officer, if necessary.
SAVINGS OFFICER
1.Distributes the supplies received from the Supply Center
2.Greets customers as they open a personal savings account.
3.Issues Savings Certificates.
4.Visits each JA BizTown business to verify all citizens have opened a savings account.
5.Prepares and gives speech at the Closing Town Meeting. / TELLER
1.Delivers citizen Identification Cards.
2.Greets customers as they visit the bank.
3.Accepts citizen’s checking deposits and hands appropriate cash back.
4.Records customer’s banking transactions in computer system.
5.Assists with directing business deposits to the Business Accountant and returning empty bank bags back to the business CFO.

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Broadcast Center Overview

CEO
1.Obtains bank loan.
2.Signs all business payroll and expense checks, insurance policy, and rental agreement.
3.Oversees business operations and makes business decisions.
4.Works with employees to determine pricing of products.
5.Completes the Business Improvement Plan.
6.Prepares and gives speech at the Opening Town Meeting.
7.Writes television editorial and records it for the broadcast video.
8.Fills in for the DJ, if necessary. / CFO
1.Inputs employee payroll information.
2.Prints and distributes employee payroll checks.
3.Prints and distributes business expense checks.
4.Keeps all records of business expenses and payments.
5.Makes business deposits at Bank.
6.Signs business checks if CEO is not available.
7.Tracks loan payoff progress.
AD EXECUTIVE
1.Distributes supplies received from the Supply Center.
2.Prepares and delivers advertising invoices and collects payments.
3.Collects Radio advertisements, then reviews and edits for DJ to read on the air.
4.Greets customers, assists them with song requests, and processes payments.
5.Solicits song requests from JA Staff.
6.Forwards sales payments to CFO for deposit. / DJ
1. Learns to operate sound equipment. JA Staff will train student(s) on this process.
2.Selects music for airtime.
3.Completes scheduling of on-air play list, news reports, ads, announcements, weather, etc. to avoid “dead air”.
4. Clearly reads ads, announcements, and song requests with enthusiasm and energy.
5. Assists Ad Executive with greeting customers, taking song requests, and processing payments when necessary.
REPORTER
1.Interviews citizens for newsworthy stories.
2.Writes news stories utilizing the reporter guidelines.
3.Works with DJ to schedule time to read news stories on air. / CAMERA OPERATOR
1.Learns safe and correct operation of camera equipment. JA Staff will train student(s) on this process.
2.Reviews and understands processes for effective filming.
3.Films Opening Town Meeting.
4.Films business ads and studio interviews.
5.Works in close partnership with the Reporter and the Host/Anchor.
HOST / ANCHOR
1.Writes, practices, and reads an introductory speech on camera.
2.Works in close partnership with the Camera Operator and Production Assistant to film television advertisements from all businesses.
3.Conducts on camera interviews with business representatives. / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
1.Works as a team with the Host/Anchor and Camera Operator.
2.Collects television ads from businesses and escorts a business representative to the television studio to read that ad on camera.
3.Helps organize business representatives for on camera interviews with the Host/Anchor.
4.Holds interview cue cards to assist in smooth interviews.

Transmits live radio throughout the day and records television news and advertising.

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Career Center Overview

Offers individuals the opportunity to gain knowledge about thriving career industries in our region.

CEO
1.Obtains bank loan.
2.Signs all business payroll and expense checks.
3.Oversees business operations and makes business decisions.
4.Signs insurance policy and rental agreement.
5.Completes the Business Improvement Plan.
6.Prepares and gives speech at the Opening Town Meeting.
7.Completes grant proposal and goals paperwork / CFO
1.Inputs employee payroll information.
2.Prints and distributes employee payroll checks.
3.Prints and distributes business expense checks.
4.Keeps all records of business expenses and payments.
5.Makes business deposits at Bank.
6.Signs business checks if CEO is not available.
7.Tracks loan payoff progress.
CAREER COUNSELOR
1.Works with CEO to set goals.
2.Greets customers and assists them with completing career assessment.
3.Encourages citizens to participate in career exploration.
4.Tracks citizen participation for end-of-day goals report. / SALES ASSOCIATE
1.Distributes supplies received from the Supply Center.
2.Works with CEO to determine product prices.
3.Prepares sales area with product display.
4.Greets customers, assists them with sales, and processes payments for sale of products.
5.Forwards sales payments to CFO for deposit.
6.Uses inventory loss prevention tools to limit losses.
7.Works with CEO to reorder additional inventory, if needed.

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City Hall Overview

The center of government and social services. It is responsible for collecting taxes, operating a postal center and animal shelter, and assisting citizens in all matters.

MAYOR (CEO)
1.Obtains bank loan.
2.Signs all business payroll and expense checks.
3.Oversees business operations and makes business decisions.
4.Signs insurance policy and rental agreement.
5.Completes the Business Improvement Plan.
6.Prepares and gives speech at the Opening and Closing Town Meetings.
7.Completes and delivers Certificate of Appreciation to all volunteers.
8.Interviews citizens, teachers, and volunteers to nominate business of the day and citizens of the day.
9.Completes certificates for various awards. / CFO
1.Inputs employee payroll information.
2.Prints and distributes employee payroll checks.
3.Prints and distributes business expense checks.
4.Keeps all records of business expenses and payments.
5.Makes business deposits at Bank.
6.Signs business checks if Mayor is not available.
7.Tracks loan payoff progress.
ANIMAL CARE SPECIALIST
1.Reads about animal characteristics and traits.
2.Educates the public about the problem of homeless animals.
3.Assists citizens in determining an appropriate pet for their lifestyle.
4.Works with the Shelter Director to collect donations to support the Animal Shelter by having a drawing for a “Lucky Duck”. / IRS AGENT
1.Completes census count of JA BizTown to record official population.
2.Issues tax ID number to the Non-Profit Agent and verifies 501(c)3 status of JA BizTown’s “Not for Profit.”
3. Delivers W-4 forms to all businesses CEOs.
4.Prepares and delivers property and payroll tax invoices and collects payments.
5.Forwards tax payments to CFO for deposit.
MAIL CARRIER
1. Collects friendly letters from the JA BizTown central mailbox.
2. Sorts, tallies, and stamps friendly letters.
Delivers processed mail to individual citizens in JA BizTown. / SHELTER DIRECTOR
1. Reads about animal characteristics and traits.
2. Educates the public about the problem of homeless animals.
3.Assists citizens in adopting an appropriate pet for their lifestyle.
4.Collects donations to support the Animal Shelter and conducts a drawing for a “Lucky Duck” winner to be announced during the Closing Town Meeting.
VOTING SPECIALIST
1.Distributes supplies received from the Supply Center.
2.Welcomes and greets visitors to City Hall.
3.Prepares voting system and checks citizens in to vote.
4.Assists others as needed.

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Education Center Overview

Works to offer businesses and individuals the opportunity to gain knowledge. This business has the latest technology - a 3D printer/prototype machine.

CEO
1.Obtains bank loan.
2.Signs all business payroll and expense checks.
3.Oversees business operations and makes business decisions.
4. Prepares Grant Proposal for Education Degree Expenses.
5.Signs insurance policy and rental agreement.
6.Completes the Business Improvement Plan.
7.Reviews and issues payment for completed Business Improvement Plans.
8.Prepares and gives speech at the Opening Town Meeting. / CFO
1.Inputs employee payroll information.
2.Prints and distributes employee payroll checks.
3.Prints and distributes business expense checks.
4.Keeps all records of business expenses and payments.
5.Makes business deposits at Bank.
6.Signs business checks if CEO is not available.
7.Tracks loan payoff progress.
PROTOTYPE TECHNICIAN
1.Distributes supplies received from the Supply Center.
2.Operates the Prototype 3D printer. JA Staff will train student(s) on this process.
3.Completes prototype orders following written instructions. / EDUCATION SPECIALIST
1.Advertises degree opportunities.
2.Prepares and delivers Business Improvement Plan opportunity to business CEOs.
3.Validates degree completion and hands appropriate cash award to those that pass.
4.Prepares diplomas for degree recipients.
5.Tracks citizen degree attempts for end-of-day financial subsidy and degrees awarded for the Mayor’s Closing Town Meeting speech.

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Hardware Overview

Leading retail establishment that sells a wide variety of products to the citizens of JA BizTown.

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Health Care Center Overview

Offers citizens Wellness Exams to educate patients about their health. The clinic also promotes personal healthy lifestyle through fitness activity, assessments, and Public Service Announcements.

CEO
1.Obtains bank loan.
2.Signs all business payroll and expense checks.
3.Oversees business operations and makes business decisions.
4. Prepares health care invoices and collects payments.
5. Forwards payments to CFO for deposit
6.Signs insurance policy and rental agreement.
7.Completes the Business Improvement Plan.
8.Prepares and gives speech at the Opening Town Meeting. / CFO
1.Inputs employee payroll information.
2.Prints and distributes employee payroll checks.
3.Prints and distributes business expense checks.
4.Keeps all records of business expenses and payments.
5.Makes business deposits at Bank.
6.Signs business checks if CEO is not available.
7.Tracks loan payoff progress.
REGISTERED NURSE
1.Writes public service announcements (PSAs) about provided health care topics.
2.Becomes familiar with the pulse oximeter.
3.Conducts Wellness Exams on JA BizTown citizens.
4.Prepares and gives speech at the Closing Town Meeting. / PERSONAL TRAINER
1.Distributes supplies received from the Supply Center.
2.Becomes familiar with the materials and equipment (Wii).
3.Conducts and reviews health assessment survey.
4.Helps and encourages customer participation in Fitness Activity (Wii).
5.Tracks citizen participation for end-of-day financial subsidy.
PATIENT REGISTRAR
1. Distributes health care vouchers and health care invoices.
2. Informs businesses of financial benefits that result from healthy employees.
3. Responsible for checking in citizens for the wellness exam.
4. Collects health care vouchers for the end-of-day Health Care Center drawing.
5. Keep accurate records for citizens that have completed their wellness exam.
6. Delivers $25.00 incentive checks to businesses when 75% of their employees have completed wellness exams.

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Newspaper Overview

Writes and produces the JA BizTown Newspaper. It’s a thriving daily newspaper serving JA BizTown citizens which has a circulation average of 75 per day.