First high school in Pennsylvania to offer Bloomberg business certification program.
JOIN US SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Breaking Ground
Pope John Paul II High School is proud to announce the launch of the Pope John Paul II Business Institute, a cutting-edge learning center preparing students for success in business, finance, and entrepreneurship.
PJP is the first high school in Pennsylvania with Bloomberg Certification access!
With the generous support of the Connelly Foundation, Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education, and several dedicated donors, this new initiative positions PJP as a state and regional leader in experiential, real-world business education. At the heart of the Institute is the Bloomberg for Education program, giving our students access to the same financial tools and data used by Wall Street professionals.
We invite you to join us as we celebrate this milestone:
Date: Monday, September 16, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Pope John Paul II High School – Business Institute
Please RSVP by September 9, 2025 to heather.derecola@pjphs.org.
The evening will include a blessing, dedication, and official ribbon cutting to mark the opening of this innovative space.
Together, we’ll usher in a new era of business education at PJP - one that provides students with the skills, certifications, and confidence to excel in college, careers, and beyond.
We hope you’ll join us for this exciting moment in PJP history!
What To Expect
The Pope John Paul II Business Institute at Pope John Paul II High School aims to become a state-of-the-art learning center dedicated to preparing our students for a future in business and finance.
Designed as an immersive, industry-simulated workspace, the Institute will offer junior and senior students hands-on experience and direct exposure to business-related fields such as accounting, finance, marketing, and more.
In today’s competitive academic and professional landscapes, students need more than classroom instruction to gain an edge—they need an environment that replicates real-world industry standards and practices.
Through our collaboration with the Bloomberg curriculum, we envision a space that not only teaches business concepts but brings them to life through an industry-inspired setting complete with industry-level software and ticker tape.
This institute will equip students with the software and tools most widely used by professionals, making their transition to college or careers smoother and more impactful.
Course Opportunities:
Intro to Finance
Business Analytics
Finance Fundamentals
Sales & Marketing
How Does Money Move Through The World?
Understanding Supply Chain
Trading Challenges
...and more.
Recently, our team — Mrs. Guyger, Mrs. Sullivan, and Mr. Souder — attended the Bloomberg Academic Symposium in NYC and came back energized by the possibilities this innovative platform brings to our school.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your generous contributions to the John Paul Fund make these facility upgrades possible.
We’re looking for business sponsors to partner with us!
Whether through financial support, mentorship, or externship opportunities, you can help shape the next generation of business leaders.
Your support will help equip the PJP Business Institute with the resources, technology, and mentoring necessary for an exceptional educational experience.
Together, we can create a space that inspires curiosity, develops practical skills, and prepares students for future success.
For more information on sponsorship, please contact:
Susan Mollahan at susan.mollahan@pjphs.org
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