The Corporate Center

Why Choose the Corporate Center?

“Skills, experiences, and opportunities that will set you apart”

Students don’t just learn business—they live it. Through classroom simulations, mock companies, and gamified experiences, students step into roles like CEO, CFO, or Marketing Director. Using a classroom economy system and RPG-style “leveling up,” they learn finance, leadership, and decision-making in a hands-on way that keeps them engaged.
Our students create and launch projects with real impact. From running a snack shop to designing branding campaigns for local businesses, students manage budgets, craft marketing strategies, and analyze profits. Each grade level culminates with major projects, including pop-up shops, investment challenges, and capstone showcases.
We prepare students for college and careers by teaching industry-standard tools like Microsoft Excel, Canva, Google Workspace, and Tableau. Students also have opportunities to earn certifications (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Specialist, Adobe Creative Cloud, QuickBooks), giving them a professional edge before graduation.
The program hosts signature events that make learning memorable and impactful:
- Tech to Trade Career Day – showcasing pathways outside traditional college routes, including trades, city jobs, and entrepreneurship.
- Women’s Day Business Event – connecting young women to industry leaders who share real experiences and advice.
- Boardroom Battle – a Shark Tank-style competition judged by professionals.
- Corporate Gala – a red-carpet end-of-year showcase celebrating student achievement.
Students also attend field trips to Wall Street, advertising agencies, tech companies, and startup incubators—gaining exposure to diverse career paths.Item description
Modeled after a corporate boardroom, The Executive Board is our student council. Students take on roles such as President, Marketing Director, Treasurer, and Event Coordinator, leading program-wide initiatives. They organize fundraisers, manage podcast production, and coordinate events—building leadership, collaboration, and professional communication skills.
Students are connected to a wider network through:
- Alumni Mentorship – past graduates return to mentor and guide current students.
- Industry Partnerships – collaborations with professionals and colleges to give students insider knowledge.
- Podcast: “A Cup of Corporate” – a student-staff-alumni media platform discussing business, personal growth, and school life. Episodes highlight student voices while reaching a broader community audience.

Your 4-Year journey

9th Grade - Foundations

Business Applications, Intro to Business, & Personal Branding
10th Grade - Creativity & Marketing

Visual Branding, Creative Marketing, Consumer Behavior
11th Grade - Entrepreneurship & Finance

*College Credit Eligible*
EntreX, Accounting, Ethics, Developing a small business
11th Grade - Data and Computer Science

Students explore the intersection of creativity, business, and technology.
12th Grade - Virutal Enterprise & Analytics

Virtual Enterprise, Business Analytics, National Level Competitions

The Corporate Center College Advantage

Students in the Corporate Center for Business & Technology enjoy a truly exclusive advantage—access to college credit opportunities unavailable in any other program at New Dorp High School. In addition to the wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses offered to all New Dorp students, Corporate Center students can earn up to 19 free college credits through our exclusive partnerships with the University of Delaware’s EntreX Program and the College of Staten Island’s College Now initiative. These courses are fully accredited and count toward future college degrees, giving our graduates a powerful academic and financial head start. This is more than advanced coursework—it’s a launchpad for college success that’s only available to Corporate Center students.

BUS 211 - Communication in Business (3 Credits)

Introduces effective oral, written, and digital communication used in business, focusing on professional presentations, internal and external correspondence, data security, and clear communication across diverse organizational contexts.

BUS 215 - Information Management (4 Credits)

Introduces how information systems and technology support business operations, decision-making, and collaboration, emphasizing their role in improving efficiency, strategy, and value creation within organizations.

MGT 110 - Principles of Management (3 Credits)

The course introduces key management functions including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. It also provides introduction to management concepts including organizational structure, culture, decision making, leadership, motivation, and groups and teams.

NOCTI EXam - State Certified Credit Bearing TEst (3 Credits)

Students who score 70% or higher on the NOCTI Virtual Enterprises National Assessment can earn 3 college credits in Applied Business through a partnership with the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS), which evaluates and translates the assessment into recognized college credit.

FNC 111 - Personal Financial Management (3 Credits)

Discussion of the problems involved in handling personal financial matters: Topics will include managing credit and money, financial planning, asset allocation, taxes, life insurance, investments and securities, annuities, wills, trusts, retirement and estate planning, and budgeting.

EntreX - University of Deleware (3 Credits)

A college-level course where students learn innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship by developing real business ideas, solving real-world problems, and competing in the University of Delaware’s global Diamond Challenge.

Total: 19 College Credits

only given to corporate Center Students

Beyond the Classroom

“Where students network, grow, and showcase their talent”

Tech to Trade

A Career Day Event

The Tech to Trade Career Panel is an annual event that introduces students to career paths beyond the traditional college route. The panel features professionals from skilled trades, city jobs, technology fields, and self-made entrepreneurs who share their real-world experiences, career journeys, and advice. Students gain insight into high-demand opportunities, ask questions directly to industry experts, and learn how diverse pathways—from union trades to tech certifications—can lead to stable, rewarding, and successful careers.

The Corporate Center’s Women’s Day

A Career Day Event

Our annual Women’s Day Event empowers young women by connecting them with successful professionals from diverse industries. Through panels, workshops, and networking, students hear real stories about overcoming challenges, building confidence, and thriving in business. The event provides mentorship, inspiration, and a supportive community that encourages our students to lead with courage and pursue their goals.