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TheWealthWiseProject

Earning Money & Careers
About the Course
Learn how people earn money and the factors that affect income.
Key Topics:
Ways to earn money (allowance, jobs, entrepreneurship)
Career exploration and education’s impact on income
Taxes and deductions
Your Instructions
Activities:
Research careers and present on earning potential and job responsibilities
Interactive simulation: "Paycheck Breakdown" (calculating gross vs. net pay)
Create a simple business plan for a small business idea
Implementation Guide:
Introduce different career paths using online resources like O*NET.
Have students brainstorm business ideas in groups.
Provide sample pay stubs to analyze deductions.
Supplement with a guest speaker from a local business.
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