This content package offers resources for grades K-6 in Financial Literacy and related math skills. There are a variety of resource types in the package: individual lesson plans, mini-units, lesson collections, videos, interactive resources, and eReading materials.

In this tutorial, learn what freelance work is and why it's becoming a more common career path for many professionals.

Lessons include: (1) What is the Gig Economy?. Learn all about the gig economy and its impact on today's workforce. (2) The Pros and Cons of Freelance Work. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of freelance work. (3) What is a Temp Job?. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of working a temp job. (4) What is a Temp Agency?. Learn how temp agencies work.

Working as a freelancer and striving to build a successful business could lead to a much more satisfying work life. With the right plan, you can work for yourself and earn a living. This tutorial includes curated videos of freelancers sharing their tips and experiences.

Lessons include: (1) What is Freelancing?. Freelancing is a form of self-employment. As a freelancer, you don't work exclusively for any specific company. This gives you the freedom to live anywhere with reliable internet connection. (2) Temporary Freelancing. The gig economy provides flexibility when people need it most. For example, temporary positions, contract work, and other types of freelancing are excellent options for people who have lost their jobs or are in between jobs. (3) Time is Money. As a freelancer, you’ll need to learn how to make the best use of your time. The faster and more efficiently you work, the more money you'll make. (4) Picking Your Services. If you’re ready to choose which freelance services you’d like to offer to potential clients, here are some important ideas and concepts to help you decide. (5) Freelance Pricing. Setting your price as a freelancer requires that you understand the value of your services. You also need to know your target customers and competitors. After all, you don't want to set your rates too low and undersell yourself or too high you lose potential projects to competitors. (6) Finding Customers. When you're self-employed as a freelancer, you need to figure out how to stand out from the competition. Branding is what makes certain companies stand out, while others fail to connect. (7) Social Media. Market research will also inform which social media platforms you choose to promote your work on because you'll know where your customers are online. (8) Customer Service. Part of great customer service is being there when your customers need you. Being active on social media ensures you're easily found online. Make sure to fill out all of your social media profiles and include links to your other platforms on each. (9) Taxes as a Freelancer. Freelancing is a business. Like any business, you need to pay taxes. Depending on how you register your business, you might not need a business license. Your social security number is your license if you are a sole proprietor. (10) Freelancing Platforms. A freelancing platform is an excellent option for people starting in self-employment. Many of them require you to apply so it's a good idea to have a portfolio of work, resume, and biography or statement ready. (11) Your First To-Dos. In this section, you'll find a to-do list, a Google Sheets spreadsheet template to track keywords, competitors, finances, and more. We also provided a list of handy resource links. (12) Resources. We want to leave you with some freelance resources to get you started. (13) Freelancing Quiz. Take the quiz to see how much you've learned about freelancing!

Students start to familiarize themselves with applying and attending college. This will serve as a frame for the work they will do throughout the unit.

In this free tutorial, get useful tips and strategies for a professional job interview, from preparation to following up.

Lessons include: (1) Types of Interviews. Learn about the different interview formats, as well as some guidelines for navigating the process. (2) Preparing for an Interview. We'll give you some tips to make sure you're well-prepared for the big day. (3) Interview Etiquette. Let's talk about things like tone, body language, and how to answer questions in a business setting. (4) How to Stand Out. Use these simple rules for following up after a job interview and making yourself stand out. (5) To Accept or Not Accept?. You got the offer! Now let's discuss factors to consider, and how to go about accepting/declining the position.

In this free tutorial, learn useful strategies for applying to jobs and standing out from the crowd of applicants.

Lessons include: (1) Gathering Your Personal Information. Learn what information you need to gather before applying for a job. (2) Obtaining References. Use these strategies to secure and list your references. (3) Completing a Job Application. Here's how to complete a job application. (4) Dealing with Online Application Headaches. Get help overcoming some of the frustrations involved in the online job application process. (5) The Entry-Level Catch-22. Learn about the entry-level catch-22 and how you can work to overcome it. (6) Getting a Job with a Criminal Record. Learn how to improve your chances of getting a job when you have a criminal record. (7) Background Checks with a Criminal Record. Learn how to deal with background checks into your criminal record. (8) Applying for a Job with a Criminal Record. Learn how to approach job applications with a criminal record. (9) Interviewing for a Job with a Criminal Record. Use these tips to improve your chances of a successful job interview when you have a criminal record.

In this free tutorial, get useful tips and strategies for networking and finding a job.

Lessons include: (1) Job Search Savvy. Learn about adopting the right mindset and using different methods for your job search. (2) Find a Job Online. Use these tips for finding a job online. (3) Networking Basics. Learn the basics of networking and how helpful it can be in your job search. (4) Job Hunt with Social Media. Learn more about finding a job using social media. (5) Personal Branding 101. Learn the basics of developing your own personal brand, both online and offline. (6) Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills. Learn the difference between hard skills and soft skills. (7) The Entry-Level Catch-22. Learn about the entry-level catch-22 and how you can work to overcome it. (8) Getting a Job with a Criminal Record. Learn how to improve your chances of getting a job when you have a criminal record. (9) Background Checks with a Criminal Record. Learn how to deal with background checks into your criminal record. (10) Applying for a Job with a Criminal Record. Learn how to approach job applications with a criminal record. (11) Interviewing for a Job with a Criminal Record. Use these tips to improve your chances of a successful job interview when you have a criminal record.

In this free tutorial, learn some tips and strategies for succeeding in your job, whatever it might be.

Lessons include: (1) Increase Your Job Success. Use these tips to help increase your success on the job. (2) Time Management. Learn these skills to better manage your time and do your job more efficiently. (3) Setting Goals. Learn why setting goals is important in any career. (4) Business Etiquette. Learn proper business etiquette to ensure job success. (5) Avoid Five Common Work-Related Pitfalls. Avoid these strategies to keep up your workday productivity.

We're hosting an online Financial Literacy course for middle school and high school students. Courses are broken down into 4-5 week Modules and students can participate in any of them. Choose your Module to earn a certificate in or take all four Modules!

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Livelyhood is a public television series about work life and its relationship to our families, communities, and the larger questions the country faces as the economy shifts at light speed.

Resources gathered from INFOhio for the 2023-2024 school year to train and share within our school, MVCTC-Miami Valley Career Technology Center for juniors, seniors, and teachers.

Students complete a short survey to find out about their current money skills and explore things they can do to manage money better.

Marinecareers.net introduces students to a wide range of marine career fields and to people working in those fields. In addition, it will give those men and women a chance to tell you what they like and dislike about their careers, what they see for the future in their fields, and much more.

In this free tutorial, learn skills like creating a budget, managing a checking account, and planning for retirement.

Lessons include: (1) Why Financial Literacy?. Having a good understanding of personal finance and money management are valuable skills for today and tomorrow.

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Welcome! This website is a library of curated age-appropriate assessments and transition and employment resources for educators working with transition-aged youth in Ohio schools. Viewers can choose to navigate this site by using the horizontal menu or site map that displays internal pages alphabetically.

Educators and families will find formal and informal assessments designed to support transition-aged youth as they work toward life experiences beyond high school. These resources include general assessments for educators, families, and students; assessments for post-secondary employment, college, and independent living; and assessments for health and medical concerns.

Also included on this site are transition and employment resources from the Ohio Department of Education, Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI), Ohio Employment First, OhioMeansJobs, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, National Technical Assistance Center on Transition, and others.

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In this free tutorial, learn how to use tools like online banking and PayPal and get useful tips for saving money online.

Lessons include: (1) Online Banking 101. Get an introduction to online banking. (2) How to Pay Your Taxes Online. Learn how to pay your taxes online. (3) How to Avoid Tax Scams. Use these handy tips to avoid online tax scams. (4) How to Get a Free Credit Report. Learn the steps to take to get a free credit report. (5) What is PayPal?. Learn more about PayPal and how it works. (6) What is Venmo?. Learn how Venmo works as an online money service. (7) What are Contactless Payments?. Learn more about how contactless payments work. (8) Save Money with Free Budgeting Apps. Get tips for saving money using these free budgeting apps.

Keeping students safe in the digital world remains a concern for parents and teachers. Reliable resources are needed to help instruct students on how to stay safe and protect themselves while using technology.This content package contains resources for students, parents and teachers. Spanning all grade levels, there are interactive games for students, informative videos and activities for parents and content rich lesson plans for teachers. All resources are easily accessed and can be utilized immediately with a download. Subjects: Digital Citizenship, Online Safety, Technology, 21st Century Skills, Material Types: Audio/Video, Interactive Media, Lesson Plans, Text/HTMLLevel: K-12License:Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike Language:English Media Format:Graphics/Photos, Interactive, Text/HTML, Video

A wonderful spotlight on scientific explanations behind learning differences and strategies to aid success in school. Includes profiles of the students in the documentary as well as interactive activities designed to give site visitors a sense of what it may be like for a student struggling with a basic skill.