Paystub components, tax withholdings, and the distinction between gross and net income. Equips learners to evaluate health insurance options, retirement contributions, and leave policies.
A focused 10-15 minute worksheet for students or employees to practice timesheet compliance and task prioritization. It includes a scenario-based problem, a ranking activity for a 120-minute window, and a personal commitment section.
A comprehensive year-long curriculum for high school seniors focusing on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, and social-emotional well-being. This sequence guides students through the complexities of post-secondary transitions with a special focus on arts-based pathways.
A comprehensive 7-day unit for Grade 11/12 Designing Your Future students, focusing on leveraging AI tools like Gemini for workplace and college success. Designed for special education contexts, it emphasizes self-advocacy, professional communication, research, and project management through visual and digital tasks.
A comprehensive reentry toolkit for adult learners in Wisconsin, covering personal finance, housing, transportation, and career development after incarceration.
A comprehensive 18-week course exploring military and non-military public service, focusing on career paths, ethics, leadership, and community impact. This sequence follows the Indiana state guidelines for Introduction to Public Service.
A comprehensive unit designed to guide students through the modern job application process, focusing on strategic networking, deep company research, and high-stakes interview preparation. Students will learn to build professional connections and tailor their approach to specific company cultures and scenarios.
A professional-grade functional literacy program for adults, designed as a vocational training 'do-over'. The curriculum focuses on high-stakes literacy for professional independence, community navigation, and administrative accuracy, utilizing a clinical 'Lab' aesthetic that respects the learner's age and experience.
A series of lessons and projects designed to transition students from job-seeking skills to workplace success and independent living, focusing on professional ethics, communication, and long-term planning.
A series of lessons focused on professional communication and career readiness, helping students master the written and verbal skills needed for the workplace.
A series of lessons exploring real-world financial concepts through the lens of popular cinema, helping students connect abstract economic theories to relatable human stories.
This sequence guides 12th-grade students through the complexities of payroll earnings, deductions, and tax forms. Students act as 'Paycheck Detectives' to uncover the reasons behind the difference between gross and net income, master the W-4 form, and learn to audit financial documents for errors.
This unit demystifies the transition from gross salary to net take-home pay, helping students understand earnings, mandatory taxes, and deductions. Students will learn to calculate gross pay, interpret tax forms, and audit their own paystubs for accuracy.
This sequence introduces 9th-grade students to the mechanics of payroll taxes, the distinction between gross and net income, and the practical skills needed to navigate employment documentation like pay stubs and W-4 forms. Students will learn to calculate withholdings, decode tax acronyms, and audit paychecks for accuracy.
A comprehensive lesson for high school students on mastering their first job interviews, focusing on personal branding, soft skills, and professional inquiry.
An 8-week transition and career curriculum designed for 11th-12th grade students entitled Life After Logos. Includes a comprehensive Facilitator Guide emphasizing motivational interviewing and two volumes of structured student workbooks covering assessments, pathways, and adult responsibilities.
A comprehensive guide to essential adulting skills covering financial literacy, career development, health navigation, and civic responsibilities.
Master the transition from student to professional. This lesson covers workplace etiquette and the application process through engaging puzzles and reflective self-assessments.
An interactive board game experience covering essential life skills including financial literacy, time management, communication, and career readiness.
A comprehensive orientation for the Workforce Internship program, covering policies, expectations, and success strategies for new interns at Commonpoint Queens.
A specialized tracking system aligned with the SLV PWR Work-Based Learning Handbook, featuring compliant hours logs, training plans, and implementation resources for the 75-hour internship requirement.
A comprehensive proposal for the Board of Education evaluating the fiscal and educational impact of implementing onsite childcare for district staff.
A comprehensive lesson for transition-age students to master reading daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules through realistic workplace scenarios.
A comprehensive review lesson on understanding pay stubs, focusing on gross vs. net pay, taxes, and deductions for students with intellectual disabilities.
A comprehensive lesson on workplace rights, ethics, and self-advocacy, covering disability benefits, wage negotiation, and professional communication.
An exploration of voluntary payroll deductions, focusing on tax-advantaged accounts and personal financial choices that impact take-home pay and tax liability.
