CTSO Student Business Enterprise

CTSO WorkReady
BY BUENA CAREER ALLIANCE

Real Work Experience.
Compliance Made Simple.

The complete NFC-powered time tracking and HR simulation system built exclusively for CTE Student Business Enterprises — no IT department required.

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How It Works

From tap-in to compliance report — automatically.

TAP TO CLOCK IN NFC

Students tap in — effortlessly

A quick phone tap on the NFC sign at the store counter clocks students in instantly. No app download, no login screen.

CTSO WorkReady Dashboard ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗

Advisors see everything in real time

Attendance, hours, and compliance data flow directly to your dashboard. Generate Perkins V reports in seconds.

WorkReady · HR Tasks Employee name Department Hours this week Hours Log Export Report

Students build real HR skills

Log hours, manage scheduling conflicts, and submit payroll records — all through the WorkReady HR portal, just like a real workplace.

TAP TO CLOCK IN NFC $00.00 WorkReady

Designed for the student store

The compact 5×7 acrylic sign sits right at the counter. Students tap in, manage shifts, and run the business — exactly like the real world.

Built for CTE Programs

Everything your program needs. Nothing it doesn't.

CTSO WorkReady is purpose-built for school-based enterprise programs — no complex IT setup, no recurring software fees, no district procurement bottleneck.

Perkins V Compliant
Auto-generated timestamped reports satisfy state and federal WBL documentation requirements out of the box.
No App Download
Students use their phone's built-in NFC reader. Nothing to install, no accounts to create, no forgotten passwords.
Real-Time Data
Hours flow directly to your teacher dashboard. See who's clocked in across all workstations at a glance.
QR Code Backup
Every NFC station includes a QR fallback — no student is left out if their device doesn't support NFC.
10-Minute Setup
Place the sign, scan the setup QR code, and you're live. Comes with a full teacher onboarding guide.
HR Skill Building
Students process their own payroll, request time off, and manage scheduling — authentic workplace simulation.

The Launch Kit

Everything in one box — one-time purchase.

Priced as a classroom instructional supply. Buy it with CTE discretionary funds, DECA club accounts, or a standard P-card — no IT procurement needed.

CTSO WorkReady
NFC Launch Kit

$199

One-time purchase · No recurring fees
Available at CTSOsupport.org/workready

What's included:

  • 5 Pre-Programmed NFC Workstation Tags
  • 5 QR Code Backup Cards
  • 5×7 Acrylic Tap-In Sign + Stand
  • Teacher Onboarding Guide
  • Student Clock-In Instruction Cards
  • Full school-year support via CTSOsupport.org

For IT Departments

FERPA-friendly by design

No student data stored on third-party servers. Data routes directly to your district-approved Google Sheet or Excel workbook — the teacher owns the data entirely.

For CTE Directors

Protect your funding

CTSO WorkReady generates precise, audit-ready CSV reports of all SBE shifts, lab hours, and off-site sales events — exactly what Perkins V and state WBL audits require.

Industry Certifications

Validate hands-on hours

Easily document the required contact hours students need to qualify for state and national industry certifications in business, marketing, and finance pathways.

Ready to bring WorkReady to your program?

Order online or request a demo for your faculty.

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