• CAREERS & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
     
    CFM 
    BOSS
    CFM is a one semester course, worth 1/2 credit 

     
     COURSE OUTLINE
     
    1. PREPARING FOR WORK
          Learning about work-why people work
          The job ahead-work histories and the future
          Looking for a job- preparing to look & finding job leads 
          Applying for the job- applications, resume writing, contacting employers
          Interviewing for the job- before, during (mock interview) and after the interview
    2. WORKING ON THE JOB
          Beginning a new job-your 1st day, management and forms
          Employer expectations- performance, attitudes and behaviors
          Worker rights
          Human relations at work-communication
          Earnings and job advancement
          Appearance on the job
    3. CAREER PLANNING
          Career decision making-the decision making process
          Information about your self-getting it and working with it
          Career information-the world or work, exploring occupations
    4. SUCCESS SKILLS
          Communication skills-listening, speaking, reading, and writing
          Math and Measurement-
          Safety skills- accidents, personal safety and public safety
          Leadership skills
          Computer and technology skills
          Entrepreneurial skills-self employment/small business
    5. MANAGING YOUR MONEY
          Principles of economics
          You as a consumer
          Banking and credit-checking accounts, credit and its use
          Budgeting, saving, and investing money
          Insuring against loss- health, home, life, and auto insurance
          Taxes
          Social security and IRAs
     
           
          
     
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