The WBE.NET Global Internet Trade Course for Students has captured the interest of at-risk students increasing their knowledge of basic school studies while leaning how to identify, evaluate and follow through on import/export opportunities.

First installed at Alain LeRoy Locke High School in South Central Los Angeles, California, the Course was designed to increase student interest in regular school curriculum and to provide graduates with a career in international trade upon completion of the course. By the end of the first semester, Locke students had already identified a simulated transaction that could net a profit to benefit their school and help further their education. Principal Annie Webb reported a dramatic change in student interest levels, grades and behavior due to the new Trade Course. Students and educators throughout the L. A. Unified School District received the Course with marked enthusiasm following a demonstration at a Technology for Learning conference on June 3, 1998. Since then, a number of school officials have requested that the course be installed at their schools.

A reasonable cost, per student or per school, will allow us to begin training course instructors; provide teacher and student training materials; bring in trade experts; provide students with hands-on experience in the field. In addition, operational funds and administrative managers are needed to assist with program and fiscal oversight, as well as oversee some of the day-to-day operations. We seek your urgent financial assistance as a public/private partner to help us meet our target budget for the installation of the WBE.NET Global Internet Trade Course for Students.