The Applied Commerce Education (ACE) program provides students with relevant and practical skills today for use in the fast-changing business world of tomorrow.  Courses will prove to be invaluable throughout the students’ lifetime, whether they choose to continue their academic studies or pursue employment in the world of business.  

All students are encouraged to include Applied Commerce Education courses in their course selections as many are stand-alone option courses.

Students must complete eight (8) courses to receive an Applied Commerce Education (ACE) Diploma.

Grade 9 Courses

Applied Commerce (.5 Credit) ICTA1F

Students are introduced to the world of business through several hands-on projects including running their very own pop-up business!  Students gain an understanding of a consumer’s perspective by participating in product surveys, marketing, retailing, personal selling and bookkeeping. The course provides an overview of the Applied Commerce program by highlighting the endless career possibilities in Business.

Grade 10 Courses

Promotions (1 Credit) CRPR2S
Students will learn the basic concepts of selling, pricing, inventory, and marketing before exploring various advertising techniques including television, radio, and print media. Students will use technology to analyze, plan and prepare advertising and promotion activities. This is a recommended course for the ACE diploma but many students take this course as one of their options.  

Start your Own Business (1 Credit) ENTR2S
Students are introduced to the exciting world of business and how they can become a part of it. Students will learn fundamental skills needed to start and run their own business. Students will develop their own business idea and put it into action by operating their own venture!  This is a recommended course for the ACE diploma but many students take this course as one of their options.

Career & Technology (1 Credit)LWPR2S
Students are introduced to Career Education. Students are immersed in Career Exploration, Career Fair and develop computer literacy skills. These skills are necessary for students to enter the world of work.  

Grade 11 Courses

Accounting Essentials (1 Credit) AESR3S
This course provides students with principles and procedures needed for personal/business bookkeeping. Students will complete financial statements using both manual and computerized accounting systems. Students will gain valuable hands-on real life experience to reinforce their classroom learning by working in the Stingers Credit Union. 

This is a required course for the Applied Commerce Diploma but many students take this course as one of their options.

Applied Business Software (1 Credit) ABTR4S
Students explore how computer applications are used in business. The use of spreadsheets, databases, communication packages, computer graphic design programs, online website creation software, and presentation programs will be explored. This is a required course for the Applied Commerce Diploma but many students take this course as one of their options.   

Business Communications & Advertising (1 Credit) BCOR3S
This course explores business communications. Students in this course create advertisements and business documents for student-led committees such as the Student Activities Committee, Yearbook Committee, Grad Committee and more. Students will be introduced to Google & Microsoft Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and Adobe inDesign. This course happens during the lunch hour on days 2,4 and 6 for the entire year.

Stingers Retailing (1 Credit) RTPR3S
Students gain practical experience by working in Stingers Store where they will receive training on the day‐to‐day operations in a retail environment.  Interpersonal communication in business
with an emphasis on the relationship of coworkers and supervisors is stressed. There is no prerequisite to take this course. This course happens during the lunch hour.

Venture Development (1 Credit) VDER3S
Learn how to turn your ideas into profits! This course introduces students to the principles of business ownership and management. Students will create a business plan and launch their very own start-up business outside of Tec Voc.

Grade 12 Courses

Accounting Systems (1 Credit) ASYR4S
Students are taught industry standard accounting systems. Students learn computerized accounting packages, accounting methods, tax preparation and problem-solving techniques. Students will gain valuable hands-on real life experience to reinforce their classroom learning by working in Stingers Credit Union. The prerequisite for this course is Accounting Essentials.

Economics (1 Credit) ECPR4S
This course explores how individuals, businesses, and governments make choices regarding their use of limited financial, human, and natural resources. Students will gain an understanding of how businesses raise capital, price their products and hire workers. This course appeals to anyone who is interested in business and personal finances or requires an “S” level course for post-secondary admission.

Personal Finance for Teens (1 Credit) TTBR4S
This course teaches teens the skills needed to make wise financial decisions and promote financial well-being over their life me. Students explore concepts such as creating
a budget, earning income, tax basics, saving and investing their money, introduction to credit, borrowing money, financial contracts and create an overall strategy for being
successful with their money.

Stingers Marketing (1 Credit) MDCR4S
Students gain practical experience by working in Stingers Store.  Advanced retail activities will be examined including training procedures, advertising, sales promotion, ordering, inventory control and accounting procedures.  There is no prerequisite for this course. This course happens during the lunch hour.

Management (1 Credit) BMAR4S
This course explores the five functions of management: planning, organizing, leading, controlling and human resources. Students will learn management skills and techniques by organizing and leading a student-led committee such as the Student Activities Committee, Yearbook Committee, Grad Committee and more. This course happens during the lunch hour on days 1, 3, and 5 for the entire year.

Law (LAWR4S)
Students examine Canadian Law fundamentals related to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Criminal Law and Civil Law.  Much of the course work is built around the study of real life cases and how they relate to each aspect of law.  There is also an expectation that students participate in classroom discussions. 

Virtual Tour

Stingers Credit Union

Stingers Credit Union offers financial services to the students of Tec-Voc with a branch of Assiniboine Credit Union in Stingers Store.

The branch is run by Applied Commerce Education students serving as Member Service Representatives.

Membership Has Its Benefits

Only one piece of identification is required to open a membership. The $5.00 share it normally costs to open a membership is paid for you. We are also pleased to offer you the following services:

· Free Chequing Accounts

· Free Savings Accounts

Chequing and Savings accounts are FREE for the rest of your life. Yes, even after graduation, there is no charge for accounts.

By becoming a member of Stingers Credit Union, you are on your way to financial independence.

Visit our Stingers Credit Union website for more information:   https://sites.google.com/wsd1.org/stingers-credit-union/about?

Students are introduced to the world of Business through several hands on projects. Students gain an understanding of a consumer’s perspective by participating in product surveys, marketing, retailing, personal selling and bookkeeping. The course provides an overview of the Applied Commerce program by highlighting career possibilities in Business.