CAREER AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (Grades 10-12)

CAREER AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (Grades 10-12)
(EDI6203)

The goal of this course is to provide every PW student with assistance in exploring career paths that best suit their needs, along with teaching them the skills necessary to manage their own personal finances and maximize their earnings potential. Students will explore various career paths, looking at job/industry outlook and requirements, along with various workplace laws and responsibilities.  Students will also develop a career portfolio (resume, cover letter, references, interview techniques, etc.) and will complete a Job Shadow that aligns with their chosen career pathway.  As students start to imagine their salaries in their future careers, they will then develop strategies for budgeting and managing their financial resources.  They will learn about banking, taxation and credit management, and gain insight into the various strategies for investing their money in order to provide for a more secure financial future.  This course serves as a prerequisite to Internship and other work-based learning experiences.