Jada Lin
Hi! I'm Jada Lin, a sophomore and a VP of Officers at Great Neck South High School. I was DECA State Champion & ICDC Qualifier for Principles of Finance. Always feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
jlin15@student.gn.k12.ny.usMeet the founders
Built by students who wanted to emphasize creativity in career exploration
We are Jada Lin and Olivia Zheng, sophomores and DECA student leaders at Great Neck South High School. We created Career Canvas to help younger students try relevant business skills and create actual impact in our community.
Who we are
Two students behind the canvas
Our competition, leadership, tutoring, and entrepreneurship experiences shaped a program where students learn by making something useful.
Olivia Zheng
Olivia is a DECA state finalist and ICDC qualifier with experience in hospitality, customer relations, operations, and finance. As a student entrepreneur and tutor, she focuses on making each project welcoming and useful.
ozheng3@student.gn.k12.ny.usWhy we started
Students should get to try a career before they have to choose one
Our five-part program gives students a real audience and a finished body of work.
- DiscoverExplore career, DECA, and digital marketing strengths.
- Work with a real businessResearch a local partner and understand its audience.
- Create and buildDesign an advertisement and turn industry knowledge into a playable quiz.
- ShowcaseCollect the finished work in a portfolio and résumé.
The Career Canvas pilot
Starting at Great Neck South Middle School
Ready to grow
This is a student-led pilot designed with middle school students and local businesses in mind. We are documenting what works so Career Canvas can support more classrooms, partners, and young creators.