Students will be able to: -Discuss different ways to prepare for a job interview -Discuss best practices for a person’s first job interview -Analyze popular interview questions Lesson Length: 60 mins
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In this 45 minute lesson students will be able to: Identify some of the post-high school options available to them Reflect on their individual skills and interests and how they might shape their future Choose a post-high school option(s) to explore in more detail
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In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to: Explain what types of career opportunities are available to them through the military and how they compare to civilian occupations Interpret different components of a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) Identify the challenges of transitioning from a military career to a civilian career and steps they can take to make the process easier
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In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to: Explain the commitment they are agreeing to when enlisting in the military Understand the requirements they need to meet to enlist in the five branches of the military Identify the various steps needed to enlist in the military, including taking the ASVAB exam and going to a MEPS Understand the benefits of joining an ROTC program
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In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to: Identify steps they can take to help them choose a career after high school Explain the importance of considering job qualities that will bring them job satisfaction as they progress in their careers Conduct research on occupations they are interested in to learn more about earning potential, required training, career growth outlook, and more Understand the importance of soft skills in the workplace
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In this 45 Minute lesson, students will be able to: Differentiate between a bachelor degree and an associate degree Understand the two types of associate degrees Explore possible career paths that require associate degrees
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In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to: Identify the benefits of attending a trade school Discover the variety of career options as a result of graduating from a trade school Explore the necessary steps of finding the right trade school program for them
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In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to: Identify the benefits of pursuing on-the-job training experiences, specifically apprenticeships and internships Explain the differences between apprenticeships and internships Conduct research to find various apprenticeship and internship opportunities
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In this 45 minute lesson, students will be able to: Understand the personal, social, and academic benefits of taking a gap year Identify important questions to consider when planning a gap year Explain how a gap year experience can fit in their resume
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The COVID-19 pandemic shaped 2020 into a year characterized by public health and economic crises in the United States, destabilizing millions of families. One of the most striking and consistent indicators of ongoing hardship is an elevated level of food insecurity in American households. Food insecurity sits at the intersection of the economy and health; it is measure that a household lacks sufficient resources to provide adequate nutrition to its members. In this brief activity, which could also be used as an assessment, students will analyze an infographic on the distribution of household income loss and very low food security among children by 2019 income levels. To extend learning, the activity is linked to a blog post "Hungry at Thanksgiving: A Fall 2020 update on food insecurity in the U.S" by Lauren Bauer, Associate Director of The Hamilton Project.
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In this 90-minute lesson, students will be able to: - Implement a variety of strategies to save money on groceries - Calculate the unit price on common grocery items and use it as a part of your decision making process - Understand how dining out affects your financial goal
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Students will be able to -Explain what a checking account is used for and why it is important to have one -Understand the variety of ways they can deposit and withdraw funds from their checking account -Describe the consequences of not being in the banking system -Understand various options for payment (cash, check, debit, person-to-person, prepaid card) and determine when to use each type
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In this lesson students will be able to: -Practice writing a check -Learn how to complete a check register and why it’s important for understanding your cash flows -Understand how to balance and reconcile their checkbook and how doing so helps protect their money
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Students will be able to: -Compare and contrast banks and credit unions -Consider different features, fees, and requirements of checking accounts at various banks and choose the options that are best for them, personally -Understand the specific “perks” and requirements of a student checking account -Conduct online research to select a checking account -Enumerate what paperwork is required to open a checking account
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Students will be able to -Differentiate between income and expenses -Classify expenses into needs or wants -Think critically about how daily choices impact a young person’s budget now and in the future
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Students will be able to -How to define wealth and differentiate it from “having lots of fancy stuff” -The importance of creating a budget and paying yourself first -Key aspects of three popular budgeting strategies -- 50/30/20, Zero-based, and Cash Envelope
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Students will be able to - Differentiate between gross and net pay - Create a budget on a salaried adult’s income and adjust it as required - Research and choose appropriate budgeting apps to meet specific needs
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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
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Students will learn - Factors to consider when deciding where to live, including the cost of living - Benefits of having a roommate and how to set themselves up for success in living with others - How to find and rent their first apartment - How much they’ll need to budget for utilities and renters insurance - How to decide whether to rent or buy a home
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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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