“ROLLING THE DICE towards success,” the Bedan Business Spectrum (BBS) held its first off-campus conference at the Claro M. Recto High School (CMRHS) last February 19, providing students with insights about business and leadership.
The seminar sought to “empower aspiring student entrepreneurs with knowledge in leadership, business development, and entrepreneurial success.” According to BBS Executive Secretary and Activity Chairperson Enzo Ochoa, CMRHS was selected as the host school “upon the recommendation of the Community Engagement Center (CEC) and in alignment with BBS’s goal of extending business education to a broader student audience.”
“Gusto namin ‘yung community engagement is aligned also with the organization, which is ABM (Accountancy, Business, and Management) students ‘yung nasa seminar,” added Ochoa. Moreover, he emphasized that this alignment ensures the activity remains significant to the students’ future endeavors in business or their college lives.
The conference’s guest speaker Iane Tabor, a fourth-year student from the Department of Legal Management (DLM) and Bedan entrepreneur, shared his personal story of being in the business world, tackling the key traits of an excellent leader and hoping to inspire the students to develop their leadership and entrepreneurial mindset.
Reflecting on his Bedan experience, Tabor said, “Sobrang malaking bagay talaga na I was given the opportunity to be a scholar in San Beda… The connections I made in San Beda, not only in my Legal Management course but also through various organizations, really helped me establish my business.”
He also emphasized the role of leadership in business success. “In businesses, it’s all about how long you can keep it going,” adding that “You always need a team, and leadership skills are essential in guiding that team toward achieving your vision.”
Following this was a student business pitch activity that challenged the students to showcase their skills and market themselves effectively. “Ginawa naming parang business pitch, pero hindi lang about business, kundi makabuo rin ng bond between the students and the volunteers,” Ochoa explained.
Through this initiative, BBS continues to “fulfill its mission of fostering business education and leadership development among students.”
“We want to create opportunities where students can apply what they learn in business and leadership, regardless of their background,” added Ochoa.
(with Joaquin Zacchary Tadeo)