The Academy Advantages

 Small Learning Communities College preparatory or honors

curriculum with a college and business career theme

 Courses relevant to career goals Partnerships with business and

industry Opportunities for job shadowing,

internships, and mentoring Partnerships with local collegesand universities Opportunities for dual enrollment

and Advanced Placement courses High level of student achievement

and parental involvement

The mission of Woodlawn Magnet High School Academy of Business and Finance is to empower students with a high quality education simultaneously with essential skills needed in the world of business and finance. We are committed to producing students that are technologically inclined, business oriented, innovative, and highly marketable when pursuing higher education or a career. 

OUR MISSION

Contact Us:Woodlawn Magnet High School

5620 First Avenue NorthBirmingham, Alabama 35212

 School Office:(205)231-8000

 Fax:

(205)231-8084

WOODLAWN MAGNETHIGH SCHOOL

 Mr. Fred H. Stewart, III

Principal

National Academy of Finance Member

Vision

The Academy of Business and Finance at Woodlawn Magnet High School seeks to develop world conscious business leaders that will be advocates of social change to create innovative ideas that will inspire humanity. 

Woodlawn Magnet High School HAS A PROVEN RECORD OF HELPING STUDENTS SUCCEED AS FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERSThe Woodlawn community has thrived for

nearly 90 years. According to early history of the area, Woodlawn was founded by Mr. O. M. Wood and it wasn’t long before Woodlawn was a growing high school surrounded by a thriving business district. Today the school is a staple in the community and a primary reason why several businesses are located in the area. A variety of businesses such as banks, doctors’ offices, churches, and merchants of all kinds are located within walking distance from the school. Therefore, Woodlawn is well suited to be designated as the Academy of Business Academy.

With this plethora of community businesses, including a national airport and other industries located nearby, students have firsthand knowledge and resources related to the world of business. Our close proximity to downtown and area shopping centers provide greater opportunities for our students to obtain employment during their high school years. Our academy graduates are prepared to continue college level coursework, and obtain employment as bookkeepers, customer service representatives, payroll clerks, bank tellers, account clerks, credit analysts, financial product representatives, and insurance.

TOP CAREERS IN BUSINESS AND FINACE

THE WOODLAWN DIFFERENCE.

“An Investment in Your Future”

Accounting is one of the best jobs in North America. accountants should have an aptitude for mathematics and be able to analyze, compare, and interpret facts and figures quickly.

Business Management enables you to acquire a knowledge of all areas of a business (accounting, finance, human resources, production, information systems, and marketing). Prepare for entry into first-line management, such as assistant manager, supervisor, office manager, group leader, project manager, or event planner

Entrepreneurship means starting small businesses. Women are now the fastest-growing segment of new business owners.

Marketing is from social networking to flyers posted at local store.

Finance includes areas such as corporate finance, commercial banking, sales and trading, Can you see yourself trading stocks on the floor of the NYSE or on Wall Street.

Marketing provides students with the training to identify marketing opportunities, develop appropriate marketing strategies, and put them into action

Global / International / Multinational Management is designed to develop management skills required to function effectively within non-profit organizations, private businesses, and public agencies.

Human Resource Management goal is to attract, hire, and retain a qualified workforce.

Risk Management / Insurance salespeople locate new clients and fulfill their insurance needs. Insurance auditors review claims and policies.

Health Care / Pharmaceutical Management use business skills in health care facilities. Job titles may include medical assistant, medical records clerk, office manager, hospital administrator and insurance coder/analyst.

Real Estate Agents help find financing for home buyers and connect lenders, like banks, with those looking to borrow money.

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