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Business Program Area

The Business CTE program area is a launchpad for future leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Students take charge of their futures through a dynamic blend of real-world experiences and mentorship. They’re exposed to the fast-paced world of business, learning how to think strategically, lead ethically, and act decisively.

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Strategic Business Pathways for Future Professionals

Business students build skills in finance, marketing, sales, management, and entrepreneurship through hands-on learning with industry professionals. The Hershey Honors Business program connects honors students with experts from The Hershey Company, offering insight into how a Fortune 500 company operates.

MHS business students at FBLA conference

The Media & Communications pathway adds experience in graphic design, video production, photography, and animation using tools like Adobe Creative Cloud—giving students a competitive edge for future careers.

MHS culinary students plating a dessert

CTE Viewbook

Read and learn details about the MHS CTE program.

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MHS business student

“I don’t know many other high schools that go to a Fortune 500 company all the time, like The Hershey Company, and talk with their department heads and participate in internships. They help kids out a lot with finding out what they want to do.”

—Faith Flores, MHS Student

Setting Students Up for Success

MHS students grow their core skills outside the high school classroom by joining student organizations and enrolling in college courses, getting a head start in their career.

Core Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Negotiation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgement and Decision Making

Student Organizations

  • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
  • Milt Morning Update (MMU)

College Partnership

  • Carlow University – Principles of Accounting and Excel Applications in Business

Future Career Options

With a High School Diploma:

  • Customer Service Representative
  • Retail Sales Associate
  • Data Entry Clerk
  • Marketing Assistant

With a 2-Year Degree:

  • Payroll Specialist
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Office Manager
  • Logistics Coordinator

With a 4-Year Degree:

  • Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Operations/Marketing Manager
  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Meeting/Convention/Event Planner
  • Media and Communications

Authentic Work Experience

Prior to graduation, students must complete an Authentic Work Experience (AWE) that is directly connected to their CTE coursework. This can include part-time employment, internships, pre-apprenticeships, or cooperative education (co-op) opportunities.

Internships

  • MHS Finance Department
  • MHS Alumni Relations Department
  • MHS Facilities & Technical Services (FTS) Department
  • MHS Communications and Marketing Department
  • HE&R
  • THC
  • HTC

Co-operative Education

  • MHS Finance Department
  • MHS Alumni Relations Department
  • MHS FTS Department
  • MHS Communications and Marketing Department
  • HE&R
  • THC
  • HTC

Learn more about Milton Hershey School’s Career and Technical Education program and its 10 program areas.

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