Activity 1: Working Hard for the Money
This lesson explores the many different options young adults and teens have at their disposal in finding a career track that works for them. Exploring jobs that combine passion and profit, students examine different career and educational tracks and assess where they fit within the spectrum of choices, and recognize how taxes relate to income earned. (from FDIC Money Smart program)
In this lesson, students will be encouraged to consider various topics related to career planning and the financial aspects of employment. This variation of the decision-making process can help a person match personal abilities and interests with appropriate employment opportunities. (from practicalmoneyskills.com)