Extension
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| 2054 - Real Skills for Everyday Life | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2054.1) | 20 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge (such as knowledge of ways to reduce expenses; cut spending; and save for emergencies) |
| 2054.2) | 130 |
Number of people who increase their knowledge of ways to balance income and expenses |
| 2054.3) | 100 |
Number of people who have improved their skills to feel more in control of their money |
| 2054.4) | 15 |
Number of individuals who practice setting goals for the use of their money |
| 2054.5) | 120 |
Number of individuals who identify their needs and wants and secure needs first |
| 2054.6) | 0 |
Number of individuals who identify resources to help with their budget |
| 2054.7) | 0 |
Number of individuals who demonstrate skill in listing their expenses and income and totaling each |
Author: Katherine Alexander
Major Program: Real Skills for Everyday Life
The Webster County Cooperative Extension Service hosted a financial simulation program, "It's Your Reality," for 141 seventh grade students at the Webster County Middle School. "It's Your Reality" introduces students to the financial realities associated with adulthood - provision of food, clothing, shelter, etc. for a family and how these relate to career choices. Students received the equivalent of one month's salary for the career they intend to have after grad
