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Smith County Career Center hosted the Mississippi State Extension Service and volunteers to introduce students to The Real World- a simulation workshop to help young people gain the financial education they need. The Real World simulation helps young people learn how spending influences quality of life, how education impacts income, and how budgeting -and planning- can increase available money.  Each student was assigned an educational level, job, marital status, and children.  Then they worked through different “stations”, such as: housing, transportation, insurance, childcare, and groceries to cover the many expenses necessary.  Students were faced with difficult financial situations and had to make decisions on how to best balance their budget.

We would like to thank the Smith County Homemakers for volunteering their time to help make this experience possible.  We would also like to thank Matt Hammons, Heather Jennings, and Natasha Haynes.