Adulting 101: Teen Life Skills Needed to Navigate the Real World
Daysha Conway, M.Ed
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In this 9-lesson self-paced class, teens will learn practical, valuable life skills not taught in schools about finances, preparing for a job, time management, being a smart consumer, living on their own, and much more!
Class experience
🌟Limited Time Offer for Brand-New Families to Outschool until the end of April 2024🌟 💲Use PROMO Code DAYSHAM2020 to save $20 off this class💲 Leveraging my experience in guiding my own children into adulthood, I've created Adulting 101 to fill the crucial gap between academic learning and the practical skills necessary for thriving in the adult world. This course offers a deep dive into vital life aspects such as budgeting, job application mastery, and beyond, preparing students for the...
9 lessons//9 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Job ApplicationsLearn the art of crafting compelling job applications.Week 2Lesson 2Job InterviewingMaster the techniques for acing job interviews and making memorable impressions.Week 3Lesson 3Analyzing Pay Stubs and DeductionsDecode the details of pay stubs to understand your earnings fully.Week 4Lesson 4Writing Checks and Deposit SlipsGet skilled in the essentials of writing checks and preparing deposit slips.Week 5Lesson 5Balancing a Bank AccountUncover the importance of maintaining a balanced and healthy bank account.Week 6Lesson 6Credit vs. Debit Cards: What's the Difference?Explore the differences between credit and debit cards and their roles in financial health.Week 7Lesson 7Building and Analyzing BudgetsGain the ability to analyze and refine your budget for smarter financial management.Week 8Lesson 8Apartment Hunting Within Your BudgetLearn to navigate the apartment market to find options that align with your budget.Week 9Lesson 9Budgeting for Apartment LivingDiscover how to effectively budget for the various expenses associated with living in an apartment, ensuring a comfortable lifestyle without overstretching your finances.
Students will learn skills applicable to the real world and learn how to navigate the real world challenges, loaded with information and confidence to be successful young adults.
I taught personal finance classes for 20 years in public school, but my real expertise comes from being an adult myself and for raising two newly-turned young adult children.
Homework Offered
Each week a task will be assigned to the learners to complete if they wish. The tasks will be short, but they should also be useful and applicable to the topic we are discussing that week.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
If a parent wishes to have a formal assessment, I will provide that at the conclusion of class. I will be an active participant in the learning process and will be providing written feedback for each task the learner completes throughout the course.Grades Offered
If a parent requests a formal grade report, I will create an assessment for them based on the lessons taught and enrichments completed. Just remember to ask!
Learners should have access to a calculator for this class in addition to access to the Internet for activities.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Permission has been obtained for all online sources and pictures used for this class.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(460)
Hello, and welcome to my profile! My goal is to guide learners through the enriching world of writing, the practicality of important adulting life skills, and the everyday relevance of consumer math and personal finance. Setting learners up for...
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $135 for all content9 pre-recorded lessons
9 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 70 learners
Ages: 13-18
