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Q3 = CAREERS
CAREERS - Course Description (2.5 credits)
This course is designed to empower students to become an informed career decision maker and planner. Students will complete and interpret interest and aptitude assessments, conduct research to explore careers and career clusters, gather career outlook and geographical factors, implement computer search techniques for work, understand post-secondary education options and requirements, distinguish the different types of financial aid, and create a résumé. Additional activities may include: career days with outside resource speakers; mock interviews; college presentations by representatives; college fairs; and college application essay writing.
CAREERS suggested Pacing Guide
Unit 1 - OVERVIEW OF CAREERS.................................................... 3 days
Unit 2 - CAREER RESEARCH......................................................... 12 days
Unit 3 - POST-SECONDARY-RESEARCH.......................................... 15 days
Unit 4 - JOB SEARCH PROCESS..................................................... 15 days
FINANCIAL BUSINESS LITERACY - Course Description (2.5 credits)
This course contains a compilation of web-based projects from a variety of resources including financial institutions and the Federal government. Online media resources will help students make sound financial decisions that will affect their personal lives and the local and global economy. From shopping to investing, students will simulate making financial decisions, taking into account all scenarios concerning their personal finances. By participating in these activities, students will develop their financial skills to build their own solid financial foundation that supports and strengthens our economic system.
FINANCIAL BUSINESS LITERACY suggested Pacing Guide
Unit 1 - CIVIC FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY................................ 5 days
Unit 2 - CREDIT and DEBIT MANAGEMENT.................................. 6 days
Unit 3 - CREDIT PROFILE ......................................................... 6 days
Unit 4 - ECONOMIC and GOVERNMENT INFLUENCE ..................... 8 days
Unit 5 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ........................................... 5 days
Unit 6 - FINANCIAL PYSCHOLOGY ............................................. 4 days
Unit 7 - PLANNING AND BUDGETING ......................................... 7 days
Unit 8 - RISK MANAGEMENT and INSURANCE .............................. 7 days
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