Following in his older brother’s footsteps, who is now a Visions graduate, Jacob enrolled in Visions’ Independent Study Academy at the start of his sophomore year of high school.
He felt Visions was the right choice for him because he wanted an academic program that offered the independence to create his own learning schedule, giving him more time to pursue his goal of starting his own business.
Now, three years later, Jacob is a senior and has recently become a business owner, with his very own pool service company now launched!
Throughout his time as a Visionary, Jacob’s favorite part of the experience has been the opportunity to work at his own pace and complete his schoolwork from home rather than physically attending school.
Along the way, he has also built positive relationships with his credentialed teacher and counselor. When asked about his teacher, he shared, “she is always very kind and helps me whenever I need it.”
“Jacob is a good student who is always on top of things,” shared his counselor, Megan Goudy.
Jacob has had an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. At just 14 years old, he started his own lawn care service. He eventually began working for a pool service company, where he gained valuable experience and discovered that he wanted to take the next step and work for himself.
That goal is now becoming a reality! Jacob recently co-signed a business license with his dad and has already gathered everything he needs to get started, including his own company truck. He is now officially open for business.
When he isn’t working toward his business goals, Jacob enjoys fishing, riding dirt bikes, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends.
Through Visions, Jacob has been able to balance his academic responsibilities with his personal ambitions, allowing him to complete his learning goals while pursuing his dream of becoming a business owner before turning 18. The personalization of his education has also given him more opportunities to spend time doing the things he enjoys.
Looking ahead, Jacob already has plans to grow his pool service company. His goal is to expand the business and eventually hire additional employees to support its growth.
With an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic, and a clear vision for his future, Jacob is already making impressive strides toward building a business of his own. We look forward to seeing where his ambition takes him next!
