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| 2054 - Real Skills for Everyday Life | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2054.1) | 25 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge (such as knowledge of ways to reduce expenses; cut spending; and save for emergencies) |
| 2054.2) | 25 |
Number of people who increase their knowledge of ways to balance income and expenses |
| 2054.3) | 22 |
Number of people who have improved their skills to feel more in control of their money |
| 2054.4) | 20 |
Number of individuals who practice setting goals for the use of their money |
| 2054.5) | 15 |
Number of individuals who identify their needs and wants and secure needs first |
| 2054.6) | 10 |
Number of individuals who identify resources to help with their budget |
| 2054.7) | 10 |
Number of individuals who demonstrate skill in listing their expenses and income and totaling each |
Author: Chuck Flowers
Major Program: Real Skills for Everyday Life
Youth studies show that youth benefit from courses in personal finance. In order to offer youth a significant experience regarding finances and job interaction the Carlisle County Extension offered a very comprehensive Reality Store. The students received post event lessons on resume's and job applications, and budgeting. School personnel determined the education category for students based on test scores. This year we held Reality Store for 71 seventh graders. Ninety-one % of 7th grade stud
