Industry/Career Cluster: Finance
Career(s) Explored: Financial Advisor
Credential Requirements: Bachelors Business/Finance, Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Credential
Salary Expectations: Entry Level: approx. $79,000 Median: $99,500
# Of Volunteers Needed: 1-3
# of Tables Required: 1
# of Chairs: 4-6
Is Electricity Required: No
Materials Needed:
Bucket/Box
Cards with occupations, salaries
Cards with life events such as children, pets, accidents, major costs
Scratch paper, pencil, calculators
Have student blindly pick salary from bucket/box
Have student grab card containing life events: # of children, pets
Have students account for cost of utilities, mortgage/rent, purchasing a car
Using print out have student budget to compare cost of living versus salary earned