SENIOR CALENDAR: 

The purpose of this program is to explore business opportunities and prepare students for employment.

Junior Year:  Students will take Personal Financial Planning. This course provides an awareness of the need for care and organization in planning for the wise use of economic resources and financial products available through a study of savings, credit, insurance, banking, investing and financial goals.  The students are also made aware of the career opportunities offered by lending institutions.   

• • • • College & Career, Savings & Checking

      • Managing Credit, Types of Credit (Loan Fundamentals, Auto Loans, Mortgages)

      • Budgeting, Taxes, Investing, Insurance

Senior Year:  Students will take Economics/Financial Services and Financial Internship .  

The Economics/Financial Services course presents basic topics in economics, including comparing various economic systems, explain the nature of American capitalism, develop skills in interpreting financial content, understand principles and practices of banking, credit and consumer lending in the United States.  

The Financial Internship course provides students with authentic learning experiences in which they demonstrate human relations, technical, communication, and career development skills through entry level employment. Through hands-on project management, students perform major tasks outlined in a training plan while mentors supervise student learning in specific skill attainment and professional development.   

We are excited and very proud to partner with Citizens First Bank, The Villages Accounting & Finance team,

The Properties of the Villages and The Villages Marketing team to be able to provide this opportunity to our students! 

Certifications

Juniors will take the following certification exams: 

• Intuit Personal Finance Certification exam:  Financial literacy transcends academic study; it is a crucial life skill. In today's intricate financial landscape, the ability to make informed money decisions plays a significant role in both short-term stability and long-term well-being. Unfortunately, many individuals lack this essential knowledge. This program aims to fill that gap by validating key money management skills. It is specifically designed for students preparing for adulthood, job seekers aiming to acquire workforce-ready skills, and individuals seeking to enhance their financial confidence. The certification serves as proof that they have mastered the fundamentals of personal finance.  The Intuit Personal Finance certification equips learners with vital knowledge to manage their own finances effectively while supporting their early progression in the Finance Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway. It cultivates core financial literacy and consumer finance competencies that are foundational for success in finance and business careers.  By establishing a strong financial foundation, students are well-prepared to pursue further education and earn additional industry-recognized credentials as part of a comprehensive finance education journey.

• The Critical Career Skills (CCS) Professional Communication exam:  Validates that candidates entering the workforce understand key communication principles and skills that are necessary to be effective in a work environment. The Critical Career Skills (CCS) Professional Communication exam validates that candidates entering the workforce understand key communication principles and skills that are necessary to be effective in a work environment. While the key skill being measured is communication, the nature of this exam will also help students with the other 3 of “the 4 C’s” 

Seniors will take the following certification exams:

• Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional exam: The day-to-day finances are the lifeblood of a small or medium business. Created by Intuit and Certiport, the Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional program starts to  establish an industry-standard for bookkeeping.  With this certification, students can earn an eye-catching qualification for their resume. 

• PMI Project Management Ready™ exam: brings together foundational project management knowledge, including basic business analytics and agile methodologies. Students will have the opportunity to differentiate themselves for that entry-level position or next level of education by showing they know and understand the language of business delivery.

• Students also have the opportunity to take the Intuit Quickbooks Online Certified User exam