Career Education Resources: 6-9

Economics for Success, grades 8-10, encourages students to consider how they can prepare to enter the world of work by helping them map career clusters, consider post-secondary options, create a personal budget and develop strategies to achieve their goals. This program is four 1 hour sessions. Book through JA.

Key Outcomes

• Learn why it’s important to stay in school and explore post-secondary options
• Gain an understanding of what life is like after high school
• Map their interests, skills, and passions to possible careers
• Learn how to network, identify a mentor, and create a strong personal brand
• Create a budget to prepare for the financial reality of post-secondary life
• Develop strategies that will help them achieve their goals