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You for Youth Financial Literacy

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Setting goals, budgeting, saving, spending, borrowing, using credit - these are just a few types of knowledge, skills and behaviors people need to manage their resources effectively. It also takes 21st century skills such as research, analysis and problem solving to make good financial decisions.

Research and policy recommendations emphasize the value of targeting parents at the same time as young people, making 21st CCLC programs ideal settings for advancing financial literacy.

Fortunately, you don't need to be a financial whiz for your out-of-school time program to help students and their families make sense of financial concepts. In fact, many of your current activities can be tweaked to help even the youngest students build financial literacy in age-appropriate ways.

For ideas on how to fit financial literacy into out-of-school time activities, see the downloadable Quick Guide to Financial Literacy. See below for resources from government, professional and nonprofit groups that care about building financial literacy. You'll find materials you can use with students and their families.

Curricula and Resources
U.S. Department of Education's You for Youth (Y4Y)

Financial Literacy course: In this free-online course, you'll build the knowledge and skills necessary to make financial literacy part of your 21st CCLC program.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Money Smart for Young People: Free curricula for four grade bands (PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12). Each includes teacher and instructor resources, short videos and activity books.

Youth Banking Resource Center: Free resources to help banks and schools work together to improve financial literacy. Includes support for partnerships that help students open bank accounts.

The Brookings Institution Partnership for After School Education

Fostering Financial Literacy for Youth: This Fall 2017 Workshop Series, archived for viewing, provided lessons and resources on topics such as budgeting and saving, credit cards and fraud schemes, and FAFSA and college financial aid. Look for the possibility of similar offerings in the future.
U.S. Department of the Treasury

MoneyMath: Lessons for Life: Designed for middle school teachers; downloadable student lessons on these topics: The Secret to Becoming a Millionaire (savings and interest); Wallpaper Woes (a redecorating project that covers expenses, budget constraints and trade-offs); Math and Taxes: A Pair to Count On (explores careers, human capital skills, salaries, income tax); Spreading the Budget (uses a spreadsheet to develop a budget for a college student, examine expenses and adjust for cash flow problems).
National Endowment for Financial Education

High School Financial Planning Program: Free materials for teachers and students grades 8-12 to plan for higher education.

Financial Workshop Kits: Free resources to lead workshops on topics that include money management and budgeting for college students; dealing with debt, for college students and for adults; family money skills to build financial literacy; saving on a limited budget; and more.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau The Education Alliance, West Virginia GEAR UP, Other Partners

Make Cents West Virginia: This site offers areas to help family members, students (includes an online game) and educators improve financial literacy teaching and learning.
Wells Fargo How the Market Works

Stock Market Game: This free simulator game offers materials for teachers, students and everyone to learn about investing with no risk.
Next Gen Personal Finance
Potential Partners
Local Banks

Youth Banking Resource Center: Free resources to help banks and school programs work together to improve financial literacy. Includes support for partnerships that help students open bank accounts.
The following youth-oriented organizations have financial literacy programs and curricula, and their local chapters could be good partners for your work with students and families. Many resources are also available through their websites. 4-H

My Financial Future offers materials for middle school, high school and parents. Click the appropriate age range to choose the resources you want to view.
Junior Achievement

JA Programs: A range of possibilities for elementary to high school introduce financial literacy, personal finance, job skills, entrepreneurship and more.

Books About Money
American Library Association U.S. News & World Report

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If you're looking for a job and have a disability, you might consider working for the federal government.

Advantages of Government Jobs for People with Disabilities

The federal government:

You can also apply for jobs through the competitive hiring process.

Finding and Applying for Federal Jobs

You can search and apply online for most jobs at USAJOBS.gov.

Apply for a Job Through an Agency

Contact the agency's Selective Placement Program Coordinator (SPPC) for help.

College Students and Recent Graduates with Disabilities

Find summer jobs, internships, and permanent positions through the Workforce Recruitment Program.

Veterans with Disabilities

Special hiring authorities let agencies appoint vets with service-connected disabilities to jobs.
Discrimination and Harassment at Your Job
If you are experiencing discrimination or harassment at your employer, first inform your manager or the human resources department. If neither help, use these government resources.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Protections Included Under the Law

These laws protect employees and job applicants against:

Discrimination, harassment, and unfair treatment in the workplace by anyone because of:

Being denied reasonable workplace accommodations for a disability or religious beliefs

Retaliation because they:

How to File an Employment Discrimination Complaint

To file a complaint, contact your EEOC field office.

Many state and local governments have anti-discrimination laws. These laws may offer extra protection beyond federal law.

Some state laws:

Apply to businesses with only five or six employees

Prohibit discrimination based on whether you're married or have children

Have different deadlines for filing a charge

Have different standards for deciding whether you're covered

Many state laws have more protections for nursing mothers than federal law requires. State labor offices enforce these laws.

Filing a Lawsuit

If you're a victim of job discrimination or harassment, you can file a lawsuit. If the discrimination violates federal law, you must first file a charge with the EEOC. (This does not apply to cases of unequal pay between men and women.)

You may decide to sue if the EEOC cannot help you. In either case, look for an attorney who specializes in employment law. You can check with:

Not All Employers Are Subject to EEOC Laws

Only employers with a certain number of employees are subject to EEOC laws. The number of employees changes depending on the type of employer and the kind of discrimination alleged.

Businesses, state, and local governments must follow most EEOC laws if they have 15 or more employees.

Federal agencies must follow all EEOC laws, no matter how many employees they have.

Laws that the EEOC Enforces

Federal employment discrimination laws include:

What is Harassment?

Harassment is unwelcome conduct based on:

It can include:

Sexual harassment may include:

Unwelcome sexual advances

Requests for sexual favors

Other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature

Offensive remarks about a person's sex

Harassment becomes illegal when:

Protection from Retaliation

EEOC laws protect employees and job applicants from retaliation. For example, it's unlawful to punish people for:

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Welcome! If you are a teen who has a disability, you have choices and things to do to prepare for life after high school and becoming an adult. Just like every teen, this is a time of transition. You are preparing to be an adult, get a job, and become more independent.

We also now offer Teacher Account Subscriptions which will enable you to monitor and track the progress of a group of students you may be working with to complete Explore-Work training activities. Find out more about Teacher Accounts.

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Youth Voice means the empowerment and involvement of young people in all levels of services. For example: as individual consumers of services, as advisors to systems, or as members of a research team. Transitions RRTC has recognized the importance of implementing a PAR (Participatory Action Research) Framework to support the employment and education efforts of youth and young adults (Y&YA) with serious mental health conditions.

Levels of Meaningful Youth Involvement in Participatory Action Research

Defining Different Levels of youth involvement are necessary when making an effective attempt at Participatory Action Research. The following levels of involvement were created and informed by our young adult PAR staff and National Youth Advisory Board (YAB) members.

Level 4 (Youth Led) is the highest level of involvement a Y&YA RRTC PAR Staff can have where they are involved from the beginning until the end of the project, taking the lead on research/Knowledge Translation planning, administration, implementation, and completion.*

Level 3 (Youth Partnered) is the second highest level of involvement a Y&YA RRTC PAR Staff can have where they are partnered with the project team since the early stages of the project, providing feedback through personal expertise, having equal decision-making power, and being recognized for their skill set.*

Level 2 (Youth Involved) is a lower level of involvement in which RRTC PAR Staff, interns, or volunteers who are Y&YA with SMHC take an active role in a project but are not involved much in decision-making processes, providing feedback through personal expertise during certain stages of the projects.

Level 1 (Youth Informed) is the lowest level of involvement in RRTC interns or volunteers who are Y&YA with SMHC provide feedback based on their personal expertise and have no decision-making ability, usually recruited from mental health youth advisory groups.

* Education and Training are provided as necessary to ensure full, informed participation. Right now, all RRTC projects are almost equally distributed between these 4 levels.

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How to Look Good in Skype Interviews - Tips & Training

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Hello! Hey, we're glad you made it. This site is a place for you, your friends, and other teens. It's a welcoming community for all youth and a place where all youth belong. We want you to be here. This is your place, your space.

Here you can start thinking about what you want to do with the rest of your life. This Web site was built to help you plan for the future. What will you do after high school? Will you work? Go to college? Live in a place of your own? By using this Web site, you can plan for your future right now!

Click here to learn more, or you can register now! If you're already registered, log in (see top right) and get active!
Go for it, and thanks for coming to visit!

Knowing what bosses want is important! These are 21st century skills that, if gained and practiced, will help you stand out.

With which one of these skills do you need the most help?

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COURSE WEBINAR:
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Elizabeth C. Hamblet is a recognized author and speaker. She offers advice and makes presentations based on her professional experiences drawn from her 20+ years as a college -level learning disabilities specialist.

Explore her site to learn all about the college disability accommodations system, how disabilities are handled in the admissions process (which may surprise you), and more. Read bonus interview content from her book on her blog. Visit her Youtube channel to see her informative videos and video chats with relevant experts.

Looking for an organized path through the preparation process, plus lots of additional information? Elizabeth's new book will be out in late 2022.

You can get a detailed but concise review of relevant topics in Elizabeth's transition guide.

And you can get the real truth about accomodations - which ones are commonly approved, and which aren't - by watching Elizabeth's on-demand webinar. Save $5 by signing up for her twice-monthly newsletter at the bottom of this page.

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ABOUT ELIZABETH C. HAMBLET

Elizabeth C. Hamblet has worked both ends of the college transition. She began her career as a high school special education teacher and then began working at the college level in the late 1990s. She is now at her third university, where she helps students with time management, organization, reading, and study skills. In 2008, Elizabeth began offering programs to families and professionals on transition to college for students with disabilities, speaking locally and at national conferences. In addition to being a requested presenter, she is also a contributing writer for Disability Compliance for Higher Education, a journal for higher education disability professionals. Her work has also appeared in the Journal of College Admission, Teaching Exceptional Children, ADDitude Magazine, Attention, Raising Teens, and Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, and on platforms like Understood.org and ADDitudemag.com. Elizabeth is the author of From High School to College: Steps to Success for Students with Disabilities, published by the Council for Exceptional Children, and a laminated guide on college transition, available from National Professional Resources.

See Elizabeth's résumé for complete details on her professional history. For a list of Elizabeth's published work, including copies of some of her articles, see the Publications page.

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The Pennsylvania CareerZone helps students, educators, jobseekers, and others access up-to-date information on wages, job openings, and other information specific to their state along with great information on careers, colleges, and more.

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Who are we?

Commuter Services is a professionally staffed organization funded by federal Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality funds. Through our free services, we work to reduce traffic congestion by helping commuters find alternatives, other than driving alone, and by reaching out to employers so they can help their workforce find those options. Using alternatives also helps improve air quality, and fewer cars in rush hour can mean safer highways, too.

What's in it for Employers?

Especially in many areas of Pennsylvania which have relatively low unemployment rates and competitive labor markets, having a commuter assistance effort helps employers compete for and retain a qualified workforce. Surveys show commuting costs are a major concern for many workers and often a reason to accept or stay at a job. You'd be surprised at the many ways there are to encourage or help employees. We'll show you how.

What's in it for Commuters?

You could save a bunch of money. Try our commute calculator and see how much you spend now. You could cut it in half just by carpooling with another person. Try transit or a train. Join a vanpool. Walk, bike or telecommute. Ask your employer to participate with Commuter Services. Check out our ridesharing program and information about reimbursement for emergency rides home. Tell a friend about us.

Who is eligible for free help?

Employers and commuters in Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties. The last census estimated that there were nearly 1.2 million commuters in this nine county area. Most now drive alone.

How do I get help?

Employers and commuters can call or email us. Commuters can enroll in the confidential ridematch program here.

Who runs this program?

Your regional chambers, transit agencies and county planning organizations developed Commuter Services and sit on our board ( the Susquehanna Regional Transportation Partnership).

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Our next event will take place in the Spring of 2023. Please check back in January 2023 for further details. Thank you for your interest in promoting Financial Education to our youth. If you would like to be added to our teacher registration email notification listing, please contact Kassie Cooper or Brenda Schwind.

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Job Posters & Worksheets Bundle

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Save money and buy these two resources together to create an engaging year long activity! 55 career posters with simplified descriptions highlighting job sites, what they do, and skills needed along with visuals. Simplified reading comprehension questions highlighting job sites, what they do, skills needed, preferences and job interest. These are great for special education students looking to explore career interest options. The pictures depict individuals of different genders, ethnicities, and with disabilities!
This comes with:

55 entry level job posters

55 worksheets (2 pages each)

1 higher level worksheet (applicable to any job)

Ideas for use:

Post around your room

Put pages into a booklet

Focus on a new job each week (supplement with You Tube Videos)

Compare between two jobs each week

Use a job search engine website to read job listings and see local openings.

Supplement with job shadowing or job site observation forms.

Why I don't include salary information in this resource:

The intention of this activity is to introduce different entry level job options for students that may have no experience or may possibly not graduate with a diploma.

While rate of pay/salary is an important aspect of a job, it should not be the focus when first building experience or figuring out what type of career students are interested in or qualified for.

Rate of pay/salaries can vary in each state/country, they constantly change, and may vary depending on how the job is structured.

Positions included: recreation attendant, barista, cashier, dishwasher, farm worker, host/hostess, landscaping worker, dry cleaner, busser, sales associate, auto detailer, florist, photographer, social media manager, production worker, pet caretaker, file clerk, food preparation worker, construction worker, grocery bagger, volunteer, cart pusher, housekeeper/maid, janitor/custodian, warehouse stocker, window cleaner, pool cleaner, musician, bellhop, receptionist, telephone operator, artist, data entry clerk, shelf stocker, model, waiter/waitress, catering staff, food sample demonstrator, dog groomer, referee, athlete, cheerleader, mascot, gamer, baggage handler, garbage collector, table games dealer, actor/actress, dj, entrepreneur, mechanic assistant, event coordinator assistant, mover, caregiver, video content creator ("You Tuber").
If you would like a specific position added to this list, please email me at spedadulting@gmail.com to send your ideas my way and I can update the file to include it!
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Map It: What Comes Next is a free, online, interactive training designed for transition-aged students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The training utilizes three questions:

Who Am I?

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Video vignettes signed in ASL with spoken English and written transcription, self-assessments, and a series of interactive questions guide students as they identify their goals and develop strategies to achieve them. All interactive materials are saved and compiled in an electronic portfolio.

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Independent living is about life, isn't it? It's about choice, seeing to your own affairs, and pursuing your talents, interests, passions, and selfhood as independently as possible. We all would like to see our young people grow to adulthood and find their place in the world, doing for themselves to the best of their ability.

Disability can complicate independence, to be sure, which is why independent living can be an important part of helping a young person with a disability get ready for life after high school. The more involved the disability, the more likely it is that independent living will be a subject of serious discussion-and preparation.

This resource page is designed to help you and yours take apart the concept of independent living, examine its many elements, and put the concept back together again with concrete plans and insight into what it takes to turn the concept into reality.

Philosophical Underpinnings

One search of the web using the term "independent living" and it's clear to see that a great deal of passion and commitment exists in the independent living movement and community. It's rather breath-taking, in fact. You'll see phrases like: all people achieving their maximum potential, barrier-free society, self-determination, self-respect, dignity, and equal opportunities, consumer-driven, empowerment. At its heart, the passion in the independent living community is fueled by individuals with disabilities themselves. And it's worldwide, this passion for selfhood. Consider this statement found on the website of the Independent Living Institute in Sweden. It surely captures the point:

Independent Living does not mean that we want to do everything by ourselves and do not need anybody or that we want to live in isolation Independent Living means that we demand the same choices and control in our every-day lives that our non-disabled brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends take for granted. We want to grow up in our families, go to the neighborhood school, use the same bus as our neighbors, work in jobs that are in line with our education and interests, and start families of our own. We are profoundly ordinary people sharing the same need to feel included, recognized and loved.

You'll find this sentiment, this fierce independence, echoed in a thousand websites, brochures, training materials, and resource guides, because selfhood matters. We begin this resource page here, because the spirit behind the words above truly represents the hunger in us all to be ourselves and at the helm of our own lives.

With that in mind, let's have a look at the nuts-and-bolts of planning for independent living.

Defining Independent Living

The Center on Transition Innovations posts the following definition of independent living.

Independent living is defined as "those skills or tasks that contribute to the successful independent functioning of an individual in adulthood" (Cronin, 1996). We often categorize these skills into the major areas related to our daily lives, such as housing, personal care, transportation, and social and recreational opportunities.

Each of these areas related to our daily lives, of course, has its own aspects and concerns that the IEP team will want to consider and plan ahead for, as appropriate for the student's needs and plans. We'll talk in a moment about what any one of these areas might involve, in terms of learning concrete skills. But first...

Does the Student Need Transition Planning and Services in the Domain of Independent Living?

It's important to understand that not all students with disabilities will need an indepth investigation of, and preparation for, independent living after high school. As the Department of Education stated in its Analysis of Comments and Changes (2006):

[T]he only area in which postsecondary goals are not required in the IEP is in the area of independent living skills. Goals in the area of independent living are required only if appropriate. It is up to the child's IEP Team to determine whether IEP goals related to the development of independent living skills are appropriate and necessary for the child to receive FAPE. (71 Fed. Reg. at 46668)

Whether or not will very much depend on the nature and severity of the student's disability. As the Department notes, it's up to each student's IEP team to decide if planning for independent living is needed. If the team feels that the student can benefit from transition planning and services in this domain, then independent living will be an area of discussion during IEP meetings where transition is discussed.

If the student with whom you are involved is going to need transition planning and services in the domain of independent living, then keep reading. The remainder of this page concentrates on information and resources you'll find useful.

What's Involved in Independent Living?

Independent living clearly involves quite a range of activities, skills, and learning needs. Consider just the three mentioned in the definition posted at NSTTAC: leisure/recreation, home maintenance and personal care, and community participation. Each of these can be broken down in its own turn to include yet more skills, activities, and learning needs. Just think about what's involved in "home maintenance and personal care" alone. Everything from brushing teeth to shopping for food to cooking it to cleaning up afterwards, to getting ready for bed, locking the front door, and setting the alarm clock for the next day. It's enough to boggle the mind, all the little facets and skills of taking care of ourselves as best we can, with support or solo.

So how is an IEP team to take on the task of planning for a student's independent living in the future? Much will depend on the nature and severity of the student's disability. Some students will not need transition planning or services to prepare for independent living. Others will need a limited amount, targeted at specific areas of need or interest. And still others, especially those with significant support needs, will need to give independent living their focused attention.

Fortunately, a great deal has been written about the skills of independent living, and we won't re-invent that wheel. Have a look at some of these resources. They'll more than give you food for thought about what to consider for yourself or yours, as will any local or state policy at work in your area.

Adolescent autonomy checklist | https://instrc.indiana.edu/pdf/transition_matrix/Adolescent%20Automony%20Checklist.pdf

6 independent living skills kids need before moving away from home | English version | In Spanish

Transition Assessment Tools | Multiple checklists, to assess student abilities and knowledge in the areas of autonomy (daily living), financial skills and abilities, independent living, and more.
http://tinyurl.com/gkwao9k

Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

One of the most useful resources in the independent living area are the nationwide network of independent living centers (ILCs). ILCs are nonresidential, community-based agencies that are run by people with various disabilities. ILCs help people with disabilities achieve and maintain self-sufficient lives within the community. Operated locally, ILCs serve a particular region, which means that their services vary from place to place. ILCs may charge for classes, but advocacy services are typically available at no cost.

To find out more about ILCs in your area, here are two national-level organizations that can put you in touch with state and local info:

Independent Living Research Utilization Project
(where you can find contact info for your Statewide Individual Living Council (SILC)
https://www.ilru.org/projects/silc-net/silc-directory

National Council on Independent Living
(to find contact info for local-level ILCs)
http://www.ncil.org

Visiting the websites of these two groups, or any of the individual ILCs in your state or local area will be a real eye-opener. You'll get an immediate scan of what types of services are available, what aspects of independent living you may want to consider when planning for your student, and much more.

Other Resources To Explore

There really are too many organizations and associations to be fair about listing any. The ones we've identified below, listed in alphabetical order, will lead you into specific lines of investigation, such as the need for transportation, a personal assistant, a service animal, or other support for living independently. Pursue the resources that seem relevant to your student's needs and interests. There, you'll find links to many other organizations also interested in independent living, the participation of individuals with disabilities in community life, and the the self-determination to live life as fully and inclusively as possible.

Community living | Administration for Community Living
https://acl.gov/programs

Health issues | Adolescent Health Transition Project
http://depts.washington.edu/healthtr/index.html

Health issues | Health Assessment Transition Planning Checklist
https://www.pacer.org/transition/resource-library/publications/NPC-54.pdf

Intellectual and developmental disabilities | American Association on Intellectual and Development Disabilities
http://aaidd.org/home

Rural concerns | Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living
https://www.april-rural.org/

Building self-advocacy and self-care management skills | National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
https://www.pacer.org/transition/learning-center/health/building-self-advocacy.asp

Transit Assessment Guide for Students | National Aging and Disability Transportation Center
http://www.nadtc.org/wp-content/uploads/NADTC-Building-Awareness-in-Accessible-Transportation-for-Students.pdf

**Highly Rated Resource! This resource was reviewed by 3-member panels of Parent Center staff working independently from one another to rate the quality, relevance, and usefulness of CPIR resources. This resource was found to be of "High Quality, High Relevance, High Usefulness" to Parent Centers.
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How can you bolster and maintain student engagement throughout your course? If you're in search of ideas, we've curated a collection of cutting-edge class activities used by VentureWell faculty grantees. These class activities are designed to prepare early-stage innovators in taking the first steps toward transforming their ideas into impactful inventions and ventures.

1) The "If I Knew..." Exercise Aileen Huang-Saad University of Michigan
"Each term, I end the class with the "If I knew" assignment. Students are asked to fill out a simple PowerPoint template that asks the following questions:

When I signed up to take this class, I was expecting...

This is what I got out of the class...

If I had only known...

This is what I would change...

Before class, I go through all of the student responses and aggregate the feedback into the themes. I then present the summary to the students for the last class and we discuss their reflections. This summary presentation is then used to iterate on the course for the following year and is assigned as the first reading for the next cohort of students as their first assignment. This sets the stage for the next class."

"I like class activities like the envelope exercise developed by Tina Seelig at Stanford University. In this exercise, the students are asked to plan for a two-hour activity to increase an initial, unknown investment provided to them in an envelope. The amount of money in the envelope is very small - around $2. The students are usually surprised at how little money is in the envelope. Yet, every time I've done this exercise, the students have increased the investment money provided to them. The exercise helps students realize how easy it is for them to make money. I was particularly delighted when the students at the Bluefields, Indian, and Caribbean University in Nicaragua came to this realization. These students are generally from relatively poor communities and lack confidence in their ability to make money. When they performed this exercise and realized how easily they could make money, it was really eye-opening and thrilling for them. It was also a very rewarding experience for me."

"I provide exercises that get students out of the building. Nothing shapes a student's perception about their idea or market better than talking with a customer . Most students are uncomfortable when they start a conversation with a potential customer. Once they are comfortable with the skill, it transforms them and their way of thinking."

4) The Pure Imagination Exercise
Laquita Blockson
Agnes Scott College

"During the second week of my introductory entrepreneurship courses, I conduct a team exercise to convey the importance of creativity. I first show my students the " Pure Imagination " scene from the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, asking them to listen carefully to the lyrics. This prepares them to think beyond normal convention during the exercise. I then provide each team with a common household item-a clothespin, a pill bottle, a cotton t-shirt, for example-and instruct them to think of alternative uses for their item. Once the teams have identified ways their item can be repurposed, I encourage them to contemplate how to deconstruct and reconstruct each item to make it more user-friendly. I find this exercise particularly useful because many of my students are not business or engineering majors, so by inspiring them with a film that they have likely seen, and by using common items, they are able to better internalize the connection between creativity and entrepreneurial opportunity."

5) The Defining Problems Exercise
"In my introductory course, I work on students developing a sense for defining problems. I show pictures that contain many potential issues. The students are asked to define the issues they can see and what questions they would ask or additional information they would want to help define the problems. They always want to start with solutions, but the key is to get them to define the problem better, which is half the work of solving the problem anyway."

"I think almost all entrepreneurship professors use class activities to create what is now considered to be a "flipped classroom." I'm no different. Students in my courses work to develop business ideas and concepts, go out to understand customers, pivot, pitch, and spend time outside the building to learn and practice Lean Startup concepts. I also try to spark interesting conversations inside my classroom. Sometimes I do that by using short, focused video clips or the Startup podcast. I use the mishaps and adventures featured in the podcast to illuminate important ideas and concepts. The episodes are a perfect match with so many concepts related to entrepreneurship and Lean Startup. The class becomes very invested and opinionated about the founders and the company."

7) The Business Thesis Exercise
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

"There is a simple business thesis exercise that we use in our program that teaches teams to articulate their value proposition and customer segment in a concise way. It sounds simple, but it always amazes me how challenging it is for students to do at first. I even crack out this exercise every time that I give a guest lecture across campus."

8) The Soft Skills Exercise Cheryl Bodnar "I use game-based class activities to help students develop their soft skills such as oral communication and teamwork, both of which are critical for entrepreneurs. Each player has a card with various symbols on it, and only one of the symbols on their individual card is defined. Without showing their cards to other players, participants have to decode the symbols and reveal the message on their individual cards, using only oral communication. The end result: all players enter a color on a rainbow-colored game board and the whole class wins."

"In some classes I teach, I will hand out blindfolds and ask everyone to put them on. Then they pair up. Their task is to leave the second floor of the engineering building, navigate the campus, find the library, stand in line at the café and order a coffee or tea. The pair only gets to take off their blindfold when they get their beverage. Afterward we deconstruct this activity. The most important insight is that we as educators talk a lot about knowing your customer. Sometimes the only way to really understand a customer is to live in their world. After this activity the challenge is to find ways to become or simulate how to be your customer. Students seem to remember these class activities for a very long time!"

"I teach the students how to design websites and we train them how to perform two-minute pitches. I love watching the students get excited about their project, and learn how to understand the big picture. These pitches are then presented at our final symposium to industry judges. We provide the winning team with funding and resources to start their company. Each year, we have 1 to 3 student teams form companies and continue to develop their venture beyond their degree. It creates such an exciting environment to teach in, as what we show them becomes applied immediately into their careers."

For many student inventor entrepreneurs, their first exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship happens in the classroom. That's why it's important to continuously develop and improve upon innovation and entrepreneurship class activities to ensure early-stage innovators are well-equipped to solve the world's biggest problems. Learning curriculum development ideas and best practices from other faculty in the ecosystem can help educators adopt, implement, and refine their own coursework for maximum impact.

"I teach about various topics related to the circular economy, including regenerative innovation, or the process of developing supply networks for new products using waste materials. With VentureWell's support, I recently led a class-and later an innovation challenge-in which students had to develop a product and business model to turn waste into new products. The teams have come up with great concepts, and some of them are going to apply for business accelerator programs at the state level."
Editor's note: Learn more about Taryn's work using the waste stream in the classroom.

"In my exercise, students track an object through its life cycle to understand its impact all along the product journey. This is especially eye-opening for materials engineers, who might not have considered the impact of their materials choices. This gives them something to think about as they move into an engineering design career and start making decisions for a company. I love the life cycle analysis for the impact it has on students in their understanding of engineering materials selection."
Editor's note: For more information on materials choices, check out our Tools for Design and Sustainability.

"We kick off our Human Centered Design (HCD) course with a mini-design challenge to introduce students to the design process and products. This helps students focus on a larger course project that addresses how to create a sustainable, human-centered intervention in the agriculture space. Our philosophy is to establish a learning environment for students to learn HCD by doing HCD."
You might also like these blog articles with example class activities you can use: 6 Virtual Classroom Exercises To Keep Students Engaged 7 Class Exercises To Amplify Innovative Thinking Activities for Teaching Innovation: Game-Based Learning Learn about VentureWell Course & Program Grants, which award up to $30,000 to faculty or staff at US higher education institutions to support curriculum that engages students in science and technology innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Time management skills are essentially life skills. Kids and young adults need this skills now and in the future. All educators and parents want our learners to be able to work independently, use time well, and complete tasks on time. In order to meet these expectations, students need to learn, understand, and continually practice skills for time management.

Kids and young adults can benefit greatly from just learning what time management is and why it matters. The whole idea is that we can work smarter instead of harder, helping us to complete our work more efficiently in a shorter time frame. To kids who struggle with time management, this idea that they can learn tips and tricks to use their time better can actually sound like magic! Best of all, these skills are so broad that they can be integrated into every single thing we do. From every content area to every chore at home, we use time management skills (and they really DO pay off).

What is time management? Time management is having an accurate understanding of time and making decisions to complete tasks in a timely way. As with most other executive functioning skills, time management isn't just one isolated skill. It includes being able to estimate how long tasks will take, prioritizing, dividing time between tasks, pacing yourself, using time wisely, and working to meet deadlines.
* Examples of Time Management *
Here are some examples of what strong time management skills might look like on the spot:

Prioritizing which homework assignments to start before beginning a list of work.

Someone pacing themselves on a test to make sure they finish in the given time frame.

Writing out a daily schedule to keep track of times and events.

Chunking a project into sections to complete it by a specific deadline.

* Possible Signs of Challenges with Time Management *
It's important to think of time management as a foundational skill for overall success. Imagine this: A student understands the content in a class well. They start working on a graded project to demonstrate their knowledge. The student is doing a fantastic job - truly their best work! The problem is that they realize the deadline for the project is tomorrow and there is no way they will be finished on time. Does the student turn in a half-completed project? Turn it in late? Rush and complete work that isn't their best quality? Give up and turn in nothing at all? All of these outcomes demonstrate a clear issue with time management. Simply put, time management skills are a critical element to doing our best work.

Possible signs of time management challenges might include:

A learner spending too long on one problem or section of an assignment.

A student working on an assignment due next week (or not working on anything at all) when they have other work that is due next period.

A student consistently actively working but not finishing assessments or other assignments in a given time period.

A student who appears to always be in a rush at the last minute to finish work.

* Interventions, Supports, and Strategies for Time Management *
As with all executive functioning skills, time management abilities can be strengthened and improved over time. Here are some strategies, activities, and ideas to help learners with time management challenges in the classroom:

Teach time management and other EF skills explicitly

Discuss and practice prioritizing with multiple tasks (one way to do this is make a list of assignments and go back and order them by importance)

Teach how to make checklists for a set of steps or tasks

Practice estimating time for different takes (you can even make it a game! "How long do you think it would take you to clean your room?")

Use a visual timer to visually show how much time is left for a task or session

Use chimes to warn 5 (or 10) minutes before transitions

Maintain a relatively consistent and predictable daily schedule

Keep the class schedule listed in the same spot every day

Teach, practice, and discuss routines frequently

Have students put their schedules on the front of their binders or desks

Identify and reduce distractors (you can even call them time-eaters!)

Discuss and practice strategies for moving on when stuck (skipping a problem, rereading, asking a friend, etc.)

Practice, model, and teach organization (since it is easier to use our time well when we are orderly and organized)

Practice planning out longer project together with mini-deadlines along the way

Provide work check-ins to students to make sure they are on the right track

Teach how to maximize downtime (ex: if you finish your work early in study hall, look over other work and start something else!)

Teach students how to check-in with themselves ("How am I doing? Am I on track?)

Play time-based games (add a timer to most any game like Pictionary or Scrabble to get kids managing their time!)

Discuss and practice what it means to "pace yourself"

* Strategies for Parents to Support Time Management at Home *
Here are some strategies parents and families can use at home strengthen skills for time management:

Model and practice estimating how long a task might take

Create a home calendar with important events listed

Discuss daily priorities and tasks at a common time (such as breakfast)

Develop a daily schedule with dedicated homework and chore times

Use strategies to stay organized and tidy

Reduce and give limits for social media and television time

Practice making to-do lists together and ordering items by importance

Identify, discuss, and reduce distractions ("time-eaters")

Establish routines (for morning, after school, and bedtime)

Avoid over-scheduling (kids and young adults need downtime to learn how to use their free time, too!)

Consider digital calendars or apps

Model and discuss thinking ahead (such as putting clothes out for the next day)

Use a timer for working sessions

Use and discuss deadlines for tasks ("Your room needs to be organized by Thursday.")

Provide rewards and incentives for completing tasks ("When all your homework is done, you can have 30 minutes of video game time.")

If you notice that your learners need some extra support with their time management and other executive functioning skills, I have units to target executive functioning skills for middle and high school learners and executive functioning skills for younger learners. Get all your materials in one spot to make teaching these skills a breeze!

This is a blog series focused on interventions to support executive functioning skills. Make sure you read up on interventions for planning and supports for organization!

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July 2019

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2015-154 (Revised 07/2019)

The new Youth@Work-Talking Safety is a fun, free, and engaging curriculum that helps teachers and school/community-based job placement staff educate young people about the basics of job safety and health. The curriculum presents essential information and career-readiness skills through a focus on eight core competencies. The skills gained through the Talking Safety curriculum are transferable across industries and occupations and will help students stay safe and healthy at work now and throughout their lives.

Each of the six main lessons is designed for a 45-minute class period. There are also five supplemental 45‑minute lessons that include additional activities that may be used in conjunction with the main lessons. The curriculum is flexible and can easily be tailored to the needs of your students.

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July 2019 DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2015-154 (Revised 07/2019) The new Youth@Work-Talking Safety is a fun, free, and engaging curriculum that helps teachers and school/community-based job placement staff educate young people about the basics of job safety and health. The curriculum presents essential information and career-readiness skills through a focus on eight core competencies.

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Financial Literacy Podcasts and resources by Pittsburgh's own Gene Natali, Author of The Missing Semester

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- Gene Natali, CFA Troutwood CEO

Gene Natali is Co-founder and CEO of Troutwood. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst, board member of CFA Society Pittsburgh, and a part-time lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh, where he has taught Personal Finance since 2015. Gene is an award-winning author, and regularly keynotes investment and education conferences across the country.

He holds an MBA with a concentration in finance from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor's degree with a concentration in economics from Allegheny College. Gene, his wife, four children and chocolate lab, live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Check out Gene's award winning book series "The Missing Semester"

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Gene Natali, CFA Troutwood CEO Gene Natali is Co-founder and CEO of Troutwood. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst, board member of CFA Society Pittsburgh, and a part-time lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh, where he has taught Personal Finance since 2015. Gene is an award-winning author, and regularly keynotes investment and education conferences across the country.

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Basic . . . .
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Basic . . . . . Accepting Criticism Accepting "No" .American Table Manners Apologizing .Dealing with Fear Expressing Feelings Following Directions . Introducing Yourself . Passing in Hallways .Proximity .. Accepting Consequences .Children's Rights .Controlling Anger .Dominance & Submission .Following Rules .Good Sportsmanship .Learning to Disagree .Responding to Defeat .Using Self-Control Reading Body Language .Showing Respect .

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Are You Teaching Financial Literacy To High School Students?

The teaching curriculum consists of fourteen lesson plans & worksheets designed to augment a semester course in life skills and personal finance management. The Teacher's Guide, compiled in a separate, easy-to-use notebook, includes an outline of the curriculum:

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Lesson One: Making Personal Finance Decisions

Each day, we are faced with many decisions. While most decisions are simple, such as "what should I wear?" or "what should I eat?," others are more complex, such as "should I buy a new or used car?" As decision-making skills are used and improved, a person's quality of life is enhanced. Wiser choices result in better use of time, money, and other resources. This introductory lesson provides students with an opportunity to learn more about decision-making. The lesson starts with an overview of the decision-making process followed by a discussion of various internal and external factors that affect decisions.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson One: Making Decisions Student Guide - Lesson One: Making Decisions Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson One: Making Decisions Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson One: Making Decisions
Lesson Two: Making Money

Building your career is one of the surest ways to increase income and make money. When planning for the future, one of the most critical financial decisions is determining your career path. In this lesson, students will be encouraged to consider various topics related to career planning and the financial aspects of employment. This variation of the decision-making process can help a person match personal abilities and interests with appropriate employment opportunities.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Two: Making Money Student Guide - Lesson Two: Making Money Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Two: Making Money Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Two: Making Money
Lesson Three: The Art of Budgeting

A personal budget is a financial plan that allocates future income toward expenses, savings, and debt repayment. "Where does the money go?" is a common dilemma faced by many individuals and households when it comes to budgeting and money management. Effective money management starts with a goal and a step-by-step plan for saving and spending. Financial goals should be realistic, be specific, have a timeframe, and imply an action to be taken. This lesson will encourage students to take the time and effort to develop their own personal financial goals and budget.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Three: The Art Of Budgeting Student Guide - Lesson Three: The Art Of Budgeting Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Three: The Art Of Budgeting Teachers Power Point Presentation - Lesson Three: The Art Of Budgeting
Lesson Four: Living on Your Own

As young people grow up, a common goal is to live on their own. However, the challenges of independent living are often quite different from their expectations. This lesson provides a reality check for students as they investigate the costs associated with moving, obtaining furniture and appliances, and renting an apartment.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Four: Living On Your Own Student Guide - Lesson Four: Living On Your Own Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Four: Living On Your Own Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Four: Living On Your Own
Lesson Five: Buying a Home

For many, buying a home is the single most important financial decision they will make in their lifetime. However, the process of becoming a first-time homebuyer can be overwhelming, and requires a foundation for basic home-buying knowledge. This lesson will provide students with information on buying a home and where and how to begin the process. After comparing the differences between renting and buying, students will be introduced to a five-step process for home buying. This framework provides an overview for the activities involved with selecting and purchasing a home.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Five: Buying A Home Student Guide - Lesson Five: Buying A Home Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Five: Buying A Home Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Five: Buying A Home
Lesson Six: Banking Services

If the fee for an ATM transaction to withdraw money is $1 and a person withdraws money twice a week, the banking fees for that person will be $104 a year. Over a five-year period, those fees invested at five percent would grow to more than $570. Most students know that banks and other financial institutions (credit unions, savings and loan associations) offer a variety of services. However, few people know how to make wise choices when using financial services. In this lesson, students will learn about the different types of financial service products available and the features of each.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Six: Banking Services Student Guide - Lesson Six: Banking Services Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Six: Banking Services Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Six: Banking Services
Lesson Seven: Credit

In today's world, credit is integrated into everyday life. From renting a car to reserving an airline ticket or hotel room, credit cards have become a necessary convenience. However, using credit wisely is critical to building a solid credit history and maintaining fiscal fitness. While most students have a general idea about the advantages and disadvantages of credit, this lesson provides an opportunity to discuss these issues in more detail.
Teachers Guide - Lesson Seven: Credit Student Guide - Lesson Seven: Credit Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Seven: Credit Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Seven: Credit
Lesson Eight: Credit Cards

What is APR? What is a grace period? What are transaction fees? These and other questions will be answered in this lesson as students learn about credit cards, and the different types of cards available and features of each, such as bank cards, store cards, and travel and entertainment cards.

As students start to shop for their first (or next) credit card, this lesson will make them aware of various costs and features. Included in this section is a discussion of the methods for calculating finance charges. Various federal laws protect our rights as we apply for and use credit cards, such as procedures for disputes and protection from card theft and fraud. In this lesson, students will also be given an opportunity to analyze the information contained on a credit card statement.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Eight: Credit Cards Student Guide - Lesson Eight: Credit Cards Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Eight: Credit Cards Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Eight: Credit Cards
Lesson Nine: Cars and Loans

"Should I buy a new car or a used car?" "Where is the best place to finance my automobile purchase?" "Is it better to take the rebate or the low-rate financing plan?" These are typical questions asked by people buying vehicles. In this lesson, students are asked to identify costs associated with owning and operating a motor vehicle. Since these costs are commonly underestimated, guidelines are provided on how much to spend when buying vehicles.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Nine: Cars And Loans Student Guide - Lesson Nine: Cars And Loans Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Nine: Cars And Loans Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Nine: Cars And Loans
Lesson Ten: The Influence of Advertising

In today's modern world, advertising seems to be everywhere we look; online, television, billboards, magazines, newspapers, on buses, grocery carts, even cell phones. In addition, some forms of advertising can be subliminal, such as the strategically-placed soda can in a movie. We can't help but be influenced and manipulated as consumers. In this lesson, students will become aware of the various techniques and appeals used to influence consumer behavior.
Teachers Guide - Lesson Ten: The Influence Of Advertising Lesson 10: The Influence of Advertising - High School Student Guide Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Ten: The Influence Of Advertising Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Ten: The Influence Of Advertising
Lesson Eleven: Consumer Awareness

Decisions, decisions. With so many choices available to us, how can we be sure we're making the right decision? Wise consumer buying starts with a plan. Using a systematic purchasing strategy will provide students with an ability to make more effective purchases. Comparative shopping techniques will be discussed to encourage students to carefully consider price, product attributes, warranties, and store policies. Next, this lesson covers a variety of buying methods, such as buying clubs, shopping by phone, catalogs, online, and door-to-door selling.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Eleven: Consumer Awareness Student Guide - Lesson Eleven: Consumer Awareness Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Eleven: Consumer Awareness Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Eleven: Consumer Awareness
Lesson Twelve: Saving and Investing

Saving just 35 cents a day will result in more than $125 in a year. Small amounts saved and invested can easily grow into larger sums. However, a person must start to save. This lesson provides students with a basic knowledge of saving and investing. The process starts with setting financial goals. Next, a commitment to saving is discussed.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Twelve: Saving And Investing Student Guide - Lesson Twelve: Saving And Investing Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Twelve: Saving And Investing Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Twelve: Saving And Investing
Lesson Thirteen: In Trouble

The material in this lesson will help students become aware of the warning signs of financial difficulties. This lesson includes information on where to go for debt consolidation help and for nonprofit credit counseling.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Thirteen: In Trouble Student Guide - Lesson Thirteen: In Trouble Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Thirteen: In Trouble Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Thirteen: In Trouble
Lesson Fourteen: Consumer Privacy

In today's information age, keeping your personal financial information private can be challenging. What you put on an application for a loan, your payment history, where you make purchases, and your account balances are but a few of the financial records that can be sold to third parties and other organizations. This lesson, with attached budgeting activities, will encourage high school students to take the time and effort to develop their own personal financial goals and spending behaviors.
Teacher's Guide - Lesson Fourteen: Consumer Privacy Student Guide - Lesson Fourteen: Consumer Privacy Teacher's Slide Presentation - Lesson Fourteen: Consumer Privacy Teacher's Power Point Presentation - Lesson Fourteen: Consumer Privacy Supplementary Resources
In an effort to give you the most up-to-date information for teaching and making personal financial decisions, we've compiled the following lists of periodicals and organizations that can enhance your use of Practical Money Skills for Life.

More Resources for Students: The Cost of College

The cost to attend college has soared faster than almost any segment of the economy over the last 30 years. The average cost for students attending a public university is up 213% ($3,190 in 1988 to $9,970 in 2018), while private school is up 129% ($15,160 to $34,740) over the same time period.

That's the primary reason Americans are $1.4 trillion in debt on student loans.

The good news is that are hundreds of online sites offering tips on not just what it will cost, but what you can do to pay for it. So, take a deep breath and check out these sites that should help you find a college you can afford to attend.

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Research and compare hundreds of jobs and get tips for applying. Find the best school for you and know what it takes to go there. Discover the rewarding range of fulfilling careers in today's Military.

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Hello! Hey, we're glad you made it. This site is a place for you, your friends, and other teens. It's a welcoming community for all youth and a place where all youth belong. We want you to be here. This is your place, your space.

Here you can start thinking about what you want to do with the rest of your life. This Web site was built to help you plan for the future. What will you do after high school? Will you work? Go to college? Live in a place of your own? By using this Web site, you can plan for your future right now!

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Knowing what bosses want is important! These are 21st century skills that, if gained and practiced, will help you stand out.

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The Youthhood - Where teens prepare for life after high school

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Personal Finance

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Personal finance | Life skills | Khan Academy

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Making financial decisions can be intimidating, especially if you're just starting to manage your own money. But you don't have to figure things out on your own. Whether you're creating your first budget or saving for retirement, these lessons can help you make the financial choices that work best for you.

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College Admissions

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Let us guide you through the application process

We interviewed admissions officers across the country and compiled their advice into this comprehensive resource to help you make the most of your application process. Get tips on how to prep for your admissions interview, help brainstorming for your college essay, and advice on asking your teachers for letters of recommendation. Whatever stage of the application process you're in, we've got you covered.

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We interviewed admissions officers across the country and compiled their advice into this comprehensive resource to help you make the most of your application process. Get tips on how to prep for your admissions interview, help brainstorming for your college essay, and advice on asking your teachers for letters of recommendation. Whatever stage of the application process you're in, we've got you covered.

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College admissions | Life skills | Khan Academy

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Navigate college admissions like a pro with Khan Academy's evolving resource! Inside, find advice that is relevant for all college applicants in addition to portions tailored for high potential students who are worried about whether they can afford higher education.

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Are you wondering how to land your dream job or negotiate your salary? Finding answers to questions like these can be hard, but we're here to help. We ask real people in real jobs how they make it all work in our new video series about careers.

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Entrepreneurship

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Interviews with entrepreneurs | Entrepreneurship | Khan Academy

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where we live, what we eat, how we get around, the ways we spend our free time, and our health, to name a few. Yet most of us don't know where to go to learn about money, get answers to our money questions, or find ways to help us make sound money choices.
With the right tools, you can:

Take control over your finances,

Gain greater independence,

Confidently make decisions for your financial future, and

Make your voice count!

About this Webinar Series

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) and partners have come together to bring you Money Talks, a free webinar series on financial empowerment for people with disabilities.

At a time when many people are working and learning from home, we want to provide an opportunity to increase your financial knowledge and skills where you are.

Each month, Money Talks dives into a different topic with information and resources needed to handle the unique financial issues that impact individuals with disabilities, including new issues that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a person with a disability, a family member of someone who has a disability, an advocate, an educator, or a service provider, this series is for you. Each accessible webinar consists of 30-45 minutes of interactive learning and 15 minutes for questions. All sessions will be recorded.
Join us and gain the tools you need to have an impact. Supported in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

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Money Talks: A Webinar Series on Financial Empowerment for People with Disabilities | Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation

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Money impacts nearly all aspects of our lives... where we live, what we eat, how we get around, the ways we spend our free time, and our health, to name... [ Read Money Talks: A Webinar Series on Financial Empowerment for People with Disabilities ]

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where we live, what we eat, how we get around, the ways we spend our free time, and our health, to name a few. Yet most of us don't know where to go to learn about money, get answers to our money questions, or find ways to help us make sound money choices.
With the right tools, you can:

Take control over your finances,

Gain greater independence,

Confidently make decisions for your financial future, and

Make your voice count!

About this Webinar Series

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) and partners have come together to bring you Money Talks, a free webinar series on financial empowerment for people with disabilities.

At a time when many people are working and learning from home, we want to provide an opportunity to increase your financial knowledge and skills where you are.

Each month, Money Talks dives into a different topic with information and resources needed to handle the unique financial issues that impact individuals with disabilities, including new issues that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a person with a disability, a family member of someone who has a disability, an advocate, an educator, or a service provider, this series is for you. Each accessible webinar consists of 30-45 minutes of interactive learning and 15 minutes for questions. All sessions will be recorded.
Join us and gain the tools you need to have an impact. Supported in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

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Money impacts nearly all aspects of our lives... where we live, what we eat, how we get around, the ways we spend our free time, and our health, to name... [ Read Money Talks: A Webinar Series on Financial Empowerment for People with Disabilities ]

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Apps to support transition age youth

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The Path to Independence Mobile Apps to Support Transition Age Youth (002)

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There's no better way to explore a career than through the eyes of an insider. That's why the Consortium launched Career Journeys, a series of video interviews with people in occupations spanning 16 industry clusters Categories for our interviews are broad, taking in multiple industries and many careers. Some jobs straddle more than one, so it's worthwhile to just browse the library. We're expanding it regularly, so check back often. Adults using these resources to help students explore careers may find it helpful to use the Career Journeys Supplemental Materials we've prepared for teachers and counselors. that the U.S. Department of Labor established to track employment trends. Our guests answer questions that students investigating careers would ask during any job-shadow, including:

How they became interested in their fields

What skills make them especially suited for their work

What advice they'd give interested students

What they love about their jobs, and even what they don't like so much.

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Career Journeys - Consortium for Public Education

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There's no better way to explore a career than through the eyes of an insider. That's why the Consortium launched Career Journeys, a series of video interviews with people in occupations spanning 16 industry clusters Categories for our interviews are broad, taking in multiple industries and many careers.

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OCALI Apps for supporting postsecondary  goals

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OCALI Apps for supporting postsecondary  goals

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APPS for Supporting Postsecondary Goals - Sheet1

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OCALI Apps for supporting postsecondary goals

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OCALI Apps for supporting postsecondary goals

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APPS for Supporting Postsecondary Goals - Sheet1