TCS senior Miguel Acosta launched his own car repair business offering help to multiple clients, but has missed class several times for the past few years.
Two years ago, when Acosta’s car broke down and the repair costs were too high, he decided to take a car repair course at SENA. That decision not only saved him money but also sparked a new passion. Today, he runs his own business fixing cars.
“It is a very good business, everything that has to do with cars is very profitable except owning one.” Acosta said.
Additionally, this business led to Miguel taking this real-world experience and interest, and apply it to his future ambitions. Leading him to dedicate his future to this and choosing what he will study in college.
“I plan to start a mechanic’s shop so I need to learn administration because I already know how to fix cars,” Acosta said.
Acosta’s ventures have not gone unnoticed, many students have felt empowered by his entrepreneurial spirit.
“I find it very inspiring that someone our age, with the same education as me is already able to start a business and begin making money.” Senior Felipe Franco said.
“I know a couple of people who began selling food during window and lunch after they learned about what Miguel was already doing.” Franco later added.
Despite Acosta’s and his classmates’ opinions, many teachers are not satisfied with the current situation, believing that it greatly interferes with Miguel’s obligations at school.
“More discipline is needed with academic work, compromise is lacking. Human beings have priorities, [his business] is one of his priorities, but I think he could dedicate more time to school. I believe that his job, while he enjoys it, it cannot be denied, has led to him neglecting his academic duties.” Juan Carlos Ledesma, philosophy teacher at TCS, said.
Despite all the challenges, Acosta is very satisfied with how he spends his time and believes that it is the best use of it.
“I work in the morning before school and after school, I continue ‘camellando’” Acosta said.