Course Description 

This course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will help them make wise choices for their future and to better prepare them for the world of work. Students will research careers of interest and be knowledgeable about the steps required to achieve success. They will also receive practical consumer skills that they will need to succeed in the ever-changing world in which we live. Topics covered in this area include, but are not limited to, effective communication, personal development, money and time management, banking services, the cost of credit, taxes, and getting ready to move out on their own. Please click on the links at left to access resources.

Course Outline
 

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Career Builder

I. Planning Your Future

     ·   Self- Assessment
              o   Taking Stock—present goal
                    assessment
              o   Values interest
              o   Aptitudes & interests
              o   Career assessments
              o   Multiple Intelligences
              o   Learning Styles
              o   Personality Styles
              o   Transferable Skills 

     ·   Explore various careers
              o   Job shadowing
              o   Informational interviews
              o   Research
                  (www.careercruising.com)

     ·   Explore educational opportunities
     ·   Develop 13^th-year plan 

II. Preparing for Employment
          ·   Job Search Strategies
          ·   Employment Portfolio
          ·   Interview Process           

   IV. Financial Literacy

          ·   Banking & Financial Services
          ·   Credit
          ·   Investing
          ·   Budgeting
          ·  Taxes
          ·   Insurance
          ·   Housing
          ·   Purchasing a car

    V. Legal Rights & Responsibilities

         ·   Consumer R & R
         ·   Advertising
         ·   Tenant/Landlord Rights &
               Responsibilities

Core Leadership Skills identified and developed throughout course. Students will be expected to complete a variety of extended leadership activities which will be explained in class.