Junior Achievement: More than Money

Junior Achievement: More than Money By: Lauren LaFayette

Mission Statement • Core Values • Belief in the boundless potential of young people • Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives, and backgrounds of all individuals • Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration • Conviction in the educational and motivational impact of relevant, hands-on learning • To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

Foundation Increase financial literacy and responsibility Learn about different careers and business opportunities Learn about the community and becoming a part of the community Learn about planning, goal setting, problem solving, and organization Understand desirable job skills for employment. Learn team-work and positive group dynamics.

ASCA Standards A:C1.5- Understanding that school success is the preparation to make the transition from student to community member. C:A1.2- Learn about the variety of traditional and nontraditional occupations C:A1.3- Develop an awareness of personal abilities skills, interests, and motivations C:A1.5- Learn to make decisions C:A1.6- Learn how to make goals C:A1.7- Understand the importance of planning C:A2.1- Acquire employability skills such as working on a team, problem-solving, and organization skills C:C2.4- Apply academic and employment readiness skills in working based learning situations such as internships, shadowing, and/or mentoring experiences.

Research As many as 15 million “latchkey children” return to an empty house on any given afternoon Employers complain that job applicants cannot properly fill out a job application, are not dependable, possess inadequate basic skills, or cannot get along with co-workers. People with low financial literacy are more likely to have problems with debt…less likely to accumulate wealth and manage wealth effectively. Lower-income students are less likely to have access to a personal finance course than middle- and upper-income students. 84% of students said they needed more education on financial management topics.

Needs Assessment • Students can be referred to this program, however it is open to the entire school body. • Teachers could refer students, especially if they are having difficulties in their financial lessons or goal setting and planning. • Program will be advertised throughout the school along with a letter sent home to parents. • A program that will help your child learn to make financially smart decisions along with helping your child learn more about careers. This program will give your student lifelong skills such as goal setting, planning, and responsibility

Delivery • 6 week after school program held in the school. • Delivered by School Counselors and volunteers. • Volunteers and parental involvement are highly encouraged. • Volunteers will be contacted throughout the community, parents, family members, or students. • Oriented to grades 3-5 • Depending on the size of the group, smaller groups may need to form.

Curriculum Week One- Money in the Bank(bank accounts, financial choices) Week Two- A Sense of Worth (work ethic, job skills) Week Three- Balancing Act (career research, understand market research) Week Four- Building a Business (business planning, calculating expenses, develop business plan) Week Five- Get SMART (making informed financial decisions, learn to manage money) Week Six- What’s the Catch (learning about advertising, record and track finances, apply steps to own and operate small business)

Management System Pre and Post test will be administered to the students to determine success in the program. For students who were referred to the program, teachers reports will be handed out to evaluate the program and the students success. Parent and teacher comments will be highly recommended and very helpful.

Accountability • After data has been collected, school counselor will present data and program to the School Board. • To continue the program • Advocate for school counseling

Junior Achievement: More than Money