U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk recently returned to Osborne High School to talk to some of America’s next class of business leaders.

This interaction was part of the prestigious Capitol Hill Challenge program, which provides a unique opportunity for students to converse with members of Congress, gaining insights into personal finance, economics, and the workings of government.

This is not Congressman Loudermilk’s first visit to Osborne High School, home to the student-run Osborne tax preparation center.  

The Capitol Hill Challenge, facilitated by the SIFMA Foundation, is an initiative that brings together students from across the country to participate in an educational online competition centered around financial literacy. By managing a virtual portfolio of financial assets, students learn valuable skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and financial decision-making, all while honing their knowledge of economics and the stock market.

For the students at Osborne High School, the opportunity to interact with Congressman Loudermilk goes beyond just a classroom session; it allowed them to learn more about the impact of policymaking and governance on their lives. By engaging with a sitting member of Congress, they learned valuable insights into the legislative process and received direct advice from a member of the House Financial Services Committee. 

The students listening to the Georgia Congressman, included members of Osborne’s Future Business Leaders of America, Osborne’s accounting class and Osborne’s entrepreneurship class. Both classes of students had already completed Osborne’s financial literacy class. Some of the Osborne students have successfully dipped their toes into the business world by launching their own businesses inside the school.

The Congressman’s visit not only served to inspire them to continue their plans to enter the business world, but it also highlighted the critical role that young professionals play in shaping the future economy and business world.