Life Betterment & Career Preparation

Budgeting Basics

Save it or spend it? This presentation explains the value of budgeting and how to do it step-by-step.

Key Points:

  • What is a budget?
  • Creating a budget
  • Sticking to a budget

FAFSA

Completing the FAFSA is a key step in applying for college financial aid. This presentation explains the preparation required before starting the form, as well as the steps for completing, submitting, and tracking your FAFSA.

Key Points:

  • Relevant information to collect before completing the FAFSA
  • Completing the form online or in print
  • Avoiding common mistakes

Goal Setting

Working toward a goal keeps you moving forward. This presentation shows you how to break goals down into achievable steps and set deadlines for action.

Key Points:

  • Determine your destination
  • Map your course
  • Start the journey

Interviewing

Going to college? Getting a job? Both may require an interview. Learn how to present yourself as the best candidate.

Key Points:

  • Dressing for an interview
  • Answering the tough questions
  • Standing out from other applicants

Leadership

YOU CAN learn to be a leader. This presentation identifies the characteristics of great leaders and suggests activities that will help students develop leadership skills.

Key Points:

  • The role of a leader
  • Skills that make a leader effective
  • What you should do now if you want to be a leader

Leadership II

YOU CAN shape the future. This presentation discusses specific leadership skills and shows how to become a leader and make a positive difference at school and in the community.

Key Points:

  • Building credibility
  • Communicating effectively
  • Helping a group reach its goals

Lifelong Learning

Reaching life goals often requires education past high school—but college isn’t the only option. Learn about the importance of continuing education by identifying the opportunities and the value of advanced education.

Key Points:

  • Why you should keep learning
  • Options for lifelong learning
  • Making the right choices

Memory Power

YOU CAN remember when it counts. This presentation gives an understanding of how human memory works, and steps you can take to enhance your memory.

Key Points:

  • How does memory work?
  • Why do we forget?
  • How can we improve our memory?

Paying for College

YOU CAN afford to go to college. This presentation introduces the many different financial resources available.

Key Points:

  • Researching colleges and their costs
  • Learning about different ways you can get help paying for college
  • Finding programs that can help you pay for college

Problem Solving

Stumped? YOU CAN find a solution. This presentation offers a step-by-step process for solving problems big and small.

Key Points:

  • Relax
  • Weigh your options
  • Choose a solution

Resume Writing

A good resume is a must when applying for a job or to college. This presentation shows what information should go on a student resume and how it should be organized.

Key Points:

  • Components of a resume
  • Effective words and phrases
  • Organizing a resume

Study Techniques

There’s more to good grades than being smart. This presentation shows how anyone can improve their study skills, organize their work, and learn more as they study.

Key Points:

  • Good study habits
  • Time-saving study tips
  • Preparing for tests

Test-Taking Skills

Is that your final answer? This presentation demonstrates techniques that will help you correctly answer a variety of test questions.

Key Points:

  • Multiple choice
  • True/false
  • Essays

Workplace Skills

Good teamwork and a positive attitude can go a long way in the workplace. Learn how to show employers that you have what it takes to succeed.

Key points:

  • Working effectively in a team environment
  • Acting with professionalism
  • Communicating effectively in the workplace
 

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