Deerfield Beach Students Attend Business College Workshop

On December 9, 41 students from the Academy of Finance program at Deerfield Beach High School visited Nova Southeastern University. Donning their business attire, bright green scarfs, and ties, the students received executive treatment from the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship staff.

Students participated in a leadership workshop from business college administration focusing on innovation, an hour lesson on investing from Associate Professor Albert Williams, Ph.D., and a guided tour of the university’s campus by Huizenga Business Innovation Academy students. The students even met with their high school teacher, Frank Pizzo’s oldest son Frankie, a senior at NSU, majoring in neuroscience. He shared some of his personal experiences, how much support the university provides, and how to self-advocate while in college.

Academy of Finance students received certificates for excelling in recent cooperative learning projects, including Stockbroker of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Group Leader of the Year. Students also received certificates for helping with a food drive and club leadership activities. At the end of the educational activities and informative campus tour, the students were treated to lunch at the University Center food court by the Huizenga Academy.

Pizzo says he is incredibly proud of his students and looks forward to the next opportunity to share leadership opportunities outside of school. NSU’s business college welcomes student associations, high schools, and others for special site visits throughout the year. If you would like to refer anyone for these on-campus learning opportunities, please email hbia@nova.edu.

Posted 12/15/21