Course Information
This course prepares students to understand economic activities and challenges of individuals
and families, the role of lifestyle goals in education and career choices, procedures in a
successful job search, financial forms used in independent living, and shopping options and
practices for meeting consumer needs. The course also prepares students to understand
consumer rights, responsibilities, and information, protect personal and family resources, and
apply procedures for managing personal finances. English language arts and mathematics are
reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship,
school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative
education are not available for this course. DECA (an association for Marketing Education
students), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities
provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through
authentic experiences.
Click here to access my syllabus
This course prepares students to understand economic activities and challenges of individuals
and families, the role of lifestyle goals in education and career choices, procedures in a
successful job search, financial forms used in independent living, and shopping options and
practices for meeting consumer needs. The course also prepares students to understand
consumer rights, responsibilities, and information, protect personal and family resources, and
apply procedures for managing personal finances. English language arts and mathematics are
reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include mentorship,
school-based enterprise, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative
education are not available for this course. DECA (an association for Marketing Education
students), Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America (FCCLA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities
provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through
authentic experiences.
Click here to access my syllabus