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Global Concepts Charter High School

Equipping students for excellence

Career and Financial Management (CFM)

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THIS IS A REQUIRED COURSE FOR ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 BY GLOBAL CONCEPTS CHARTER SCHOOL AND REQUIRED BY THE NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR ANY STUDENT PURSUING A SEQUENCE IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION. 

Career and Financial Management (CFM) is a course that is designed to teach students about the professional world that they will soon be entering. By the end of the course, students will leave the class with a better understanding and a wider knowledge of the career opportunities they have for their futures, what paths they need to take for these careers, and how to manage themselves personally and financially.

 

MODULE 1: CAREER MANAGEMENT

  • Career Development (exploring career pathways as outlined in the 14 Career Clusters Modern Framework)
  • Options Beyond High School
  • The Job Search Process
  • Workplace Regulations
  • Career Readiness Skills (Employability Skills Framework)
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Leadership and Ethics
  • Business Communications and Technological Innovations

 

Financial tips for teens, illustrated with money and numbered steps.MODULE 2: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

  • Budgeting
  • Money Management
  • Credit and Loans
  • Interest
  • Investing
  • Consumer Options and Protections
  • Insurance
  • Taxes     

A graphic comparing the costs, student loan statistics, and career outcomes of trade school versus college.