Reality Check Day is an experiential learning program that gives our young people a glimpse of adult financial responsibilities through simulation. Students are able to visit the "vendors of life" and make decisions about everything from housing, clothing, food, and childcare to vacations and entertainment while maintaining a budget.
In partnership with local bank sponsors and over 50 loyal volunteers.
We are bringing this program to 12 school districts and 900+ students this school year. Reality Check Day shows our young people the adult responsibilities and challenges that lay ahead of them and gives them a chance to commit to graduation, and engage in financial learning and career exploration to build their adult life.
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Navigate: Exploring College and Careers
This resource introduces 9th grade students to planning for careers and college.
Many students may not be familiar with the pathways to education and jobs after high school.
Navigate gives them tools to investigate a career they’re interested in, find out what education they’ll need, prepare to apply for college and determine how to pay for it.
In six units, Navigate guides students through important steps:
- Examine various careers and educational requirements.
- Evaluate different educational opportunities after high school.
- Identify academic choices and extracurricular activities that will enhance college applications.
- Research the cost of education options after high school.
- Explore types of financial aid and educational assistance.
- Imagine their own path to success.
Building Wealth: A Beginner's Guide to Securing Your Financial Future
Building Wealth is a personal finance education resource that presents an overview of wealth-building strategies.
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