East Rockaway's inaugural Virtual Enterprise class reached a milestone on Nov. 20, participating in its first virtual student trade show. Students presented Dear Dorm, their innovative subscription service designed to help parents and families send care packages to college students.

Across three sessions, the VE students pitched their business concept and secured investments from evaluators. Dear Dorm addresses a common need for families wanting to stay connected with their children during the college years by providing a convenient subscription model for sending essentials and thoughtful items.

The trade show experience gave students hands-on practice in entrepreneurship, business presentation skills and real-world investor interactions – key components of the Virtual Enterprise curriculum that prepares them for future careers in business.