In this 140-minute lesson, students will be able to: -Identify important tasks you might not have thought to do prior to starting your new job -Explain the benefits of joining a professional organization and identify professional organizations that could help you grow in your career -Effectively ask for a raise -Create a plan that shows the career path you can take to get to your dream job
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Learning Objectives Students will be able to Define the gig economy and freelancing Understand the financial implications of working in the gig economy Acknowledge the special importance of saving if you work a gig job Approximate Time Lesson length: 100 mins
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In this 140-minute lesson, students will be able to: -Read a pay stub and understand how taxes and other deductions are withheld to calculate your net pay -Complete employee paperwork to initiate tax withholdings, direct deposit, health insurance, and 401(k) contributions
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In this 105-minute lesson, students will be able to: -Explain what a resume and cover letter are and how they are used in the hiring process -Identify how a resume differs from a LinkedIn profile -Write a resume with little to no work experience -Create a resume and cover letter for yourself
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In this 120-minute lesson, students will be able to: -Incorporate multiple strategies to potentially generate interview opportunities -Prepare yourself physically and mentally for a job interview -Practice answering common job interview questions -Recognize behavioral interview questions and develop a strategy for answering those questions -Review appropriate ways to follow-up after an interview
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In this 90-minute lesson, students will be able to: -Professionally negotiate your salary -Describe key job benefits -Compare multiple job offers based on a variety of criteria to determine the best fit -How to react and next steps to follow if you do not get offered the job
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In this 60-minute lesson, students will be able to: - Analyze the value of a college education - Identify the common costs associated with going to college - Role-play making decisions regarding their college career using the Payback game
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In this 60-minute lesson, students will be able to: - Compare the costs of private, public in-state, public out-of-state, and community colleges - Calculate the difference between sticker price and net price of colleges - Identify ways to lower the cost of college
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In this 60-minute lesson, students will be able to: - Identify the advantages of choosing something other than a 4-year college - Choose an educational path for people who are pursuing a specific career - Analyze multiple different alternatives to attending a 4-year college
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In this 60-minute lesson, students will be able to: - Discuss the different jobs they would and would NOT love to have as an adult - Discuss different factors to consider when selecting a career - Analyze the starting salaries of two different specific careers - Evaluate the careers that are recommended after using a career search tool
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In this 60-minute lesson, students will be able to: - Estimate the salary that will be required in order to meet a specific standard of living - Analyze how a typical American spends their money - Analyze what it will be like to live on their own - Adjust a budget based on changing career and life circumstances
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Learning Objectives Students will be able to Investigate how investing can be a powerful tool to meet your retirement goals Explain why most Americans cannot rely on Social Security and pensions alone for retirement Explore factors that can impact how much you might need in retirement and your ability to meet your retirement savings goal Understand the growing popularity of the F.I.R.E. movement Approximate Time Lesson length: 115 mins
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Students will be able to - Identify steps they can take to prepare for student loan repayment - Understand the different loan repayment options available to them - Explain how student loan payments work - Identify the consequences of not making student loan payments - Compare different loan repayment options such as deferment, forbearance, consolidation, and more
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Students will be able to - Explain the importance of a budget - Identify common challenges college students face when trying to stick to a budget - Envision their college career and make choices that will impact their college budget - Identify their needs and wants - Create a monthly college budget
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Students will be able to - Understand what a financial aid package is and when they should expect to receive one from a college - Read and compare different financial aid offers - Explain the order in which they should accept different types of aid and when they will receive that aid - Identify strategies and resources they can use if their financial aid is not sufficient to cover the cost of attendance
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Students will be able to - Understand the rising national trends in student debt - Compare federal and private loans and explain what it means to take out each type of loan - Identify various strategies they can use to be a responsible borrower - Analyze three student profiles to determine the best course of action to take for their student loans
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Students will be able to - Explain why scholarships and grants should be their 1st pick when looking for and accepting financial aid - Understand the difference between scholarships and grants - Find scholarships and grants that they are eligible for - Identify signs of scholarship and grant scams and steps to take to protect themselves
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Students will be able to - Explain the role the FAFSA plays in the financial aid process - Understand the importance of submitting the FAFSA - Apply for the FAFSA - Identify misconceptions and challenges students have that prevent them from submitting the FAFSA - Read a Student Aid Report (SAR) and understand the role of their Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
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Students will be able to - Identify the quantitative and qualitative benefits of going to college - Explain the importance of researching expected starting salaries when choosing a college and major - Understand common costs associated with college - Explain the difference between sticker price and net price - Have a conversation with their parents or guardians about paying for college
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Students will be able to: - Explain various ways to fund a new business - Analyze sample elevator pitches and their effectiveness - Understand how social media marketing can help reach their target audience - Identify key considerations when hiring for their new business
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