General Financial Literacy
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Strand 3

Students will understand sources of income and the relationship between career preparation and lifetime earning power.

• Career One Stop
  Students will assess their career aspirations, evaluate and compare career opportunities based on aptitudes and interests, and plan a career while understanding the income potential of that chosen career.
• Career Plan, Education Plan, Financial Aid, Resume & Job Interview
  In this mini-unit, students begin by creating a career plan and an education plan. After learning financial aid vocabulary concepts, students will play an online game called Payback to apply knowledge learned about paying for college. The activity concludes with students creating a personal resume and taking notes on job interview tips.
• Comparing Colleges
  Students will research different colleges they would potentially be interested in and then complete a college comparison worksheet.
• Creating a Resume
  Students will identify key elements to include in a resume, discuss best practices, analyze another persons resume, and write a first draft resume.
• Dollars and Sense: Reading Your Paycheck
  Students will comprehend their paycheck, the voluntary and compulsory withholding of income, basic payroll concepts, and explanations of tax documentation.
• Evaluate Career Opportunities
  Students will investigate potential careers that match their aptitudes and interests.

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