Partnership Academy of Business & Finance (PAB)

Partnership Academy of Business - PAB

Distinguished NAF Academy

California Partnership Academy of Business since 1992

Porterville High School

If you want the freedom of being your own boss, have the dream of building your own company, would like to pursue a career in the business or finance industries, or learn to handle your own personal finances, the PAB Academy of Finance will help you foster your entrepreneurial spirit and empower you on your journey to success. Our courses are designed to be dynamic and challenging to engage students in hands-on, real-world experiences that will prepare you for countless opportunities.

Highlights

Campus-based, student-run Tulare County Federal Credit Union
Student-run Student Store, "Live Oak Cafe"
College and University visits
Behind-the-scenes business tours
PAB Ambassador student organization
Integrated projects based on real-world business and finance applications
Internships with industry partners that provide practical job experience
FDIC endorsed Money Smart Financial Literacy training
Bite of Reality simulation, which gives students a taste of real-world financial challenges of living on a budget
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) which provides IRS certified training to prepare income tax returns

PAB Program of Study includes College Prep Courses and the following Career Technical Courses:

Career Choices Get Focused Stay Focused (9th grade, 2 PC units)
Principles of Finance (9th grade)
Financial Services & Planning (10th grade)
Computer Accounting and Accounting 110 (11th grade, 3 PC units)
Retail Sales (11th, 12th grade)
Entrepreneurship & Ethics (12th grade)
Intro to Business & Marketing (12th grade, 6 PC units)
A-G UC Approved core courses

Contact

Pathway Lead: Parham Rezayat - Email

Advisory Board Chair: Dustin Della, Branch President, Mission Bank

PAB Office: 559-793-3459

PAB Industry Partners