Student entrepreneurs shine at San Diego Unified’s BizCon

The Eugene Brucker Schooling Center is the headquarters of the San Diego Unified School District FILE photo San Diego Unified high school students brought big ideas and bold ambitions to the spotlight at Friday s th Annual Business Conference BizCon held at the San Diego Convention Center The centerpiece of the event was the Seal Tank pitch competition where students pitched innovative business concepts to a panel of local celebrity judges Workshops throughout the day covered financial literacy r sum writing college and scholarship essays and entrepreneurship fundamentals Students also connected with mentors and explored information at Vendor Avenue which featured the Better Business Bureau State of California Business Assistance and the County Registrar of Voters This is what opportunity looks like in action explained Superintendent Fabi Bagula Ph D San Diego Unified School District At BizCon our students were not just learning they were envisioning bold possibilities creating innovative ideas and stepping into their futures Events like these show our commitment to Goal College and Career Readiness and ensure our students are prepared to lead launch and thrive BizCon is about planting seeds of possibility in young people mentioned Roosevelt Williams III BizCon Founder Currently s event demonstrated that when students see themselves as innovators and entrepreneurs they begin to understand that their dreams are valid and their voices belong in every boardroom and decision-making space Participating schools included Morse Crawford Patrick Henry Madison Lincoln the School of Creative and Performing Arts SCPA and Kearny BizCon continues to build momentum as a hub for career exploration skill improvement and participant empowerment in San Diego aligning with San Diego Unified s mission to prepare students for success in college career and life according to a news release