They are using their language skills to reach new heights and their success in a recent state competition is just one example. Recently, Brigham Young University hosted the 2024 High School Business Language Competition, where students from across Utah were able to showcase their language and business skills. The event featured five languages, Chinese, Spanish, French, Arabic, and German. A total of 22 Chinese teams competed in a tight race.
With the guidance of their coach Mrs. Wei Wei, Mountain Ridge High School’s Miles Garber, Kylie White, and Brynlee Dalton took first place, while Riverton High School’s Gracie Nelson, Clancy Wan, and Olivia Stott earned third. Both teams stood out for their creative and culturally informed strategies.
This year’s challenge focused on supporting the Busankam Wola Foundation, which empowers marginalized women and children in Ghana. The Foundation teaches women to weave unique baskets for global sale, helping them generate income and build skills. Proceeds support the creation of sewing schools to train future generations.
Students were tasked with creating marketing strategies to expand the Foundation’s reach, tackling challenges such as brand recognition and adapting products for diverse markets. Both teams impressed judges with their thoughtful solutions, showcasing the power of language and cultural understanding in addressing real-world challenges.
Congratulations to Mountain Ridge and Riverton High School’s Chinese program for their remarkable achievements! These students exemplify the importance of combining language skills with global business insight.