© Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised March 2008 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona The Places You Will Go! Career Planning

2.1.2.G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss

2.1.2.G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona Human Capital Human capital is defined as the skills acquired through a process of self investment. Provides for the future: Greater range of opportunities Greater career success What are some ways an individual can increase their human capital?

2.1.2.G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona How to Self-Invest School Get good grades Take an Art elective class Work Work at local art gallery Baby-sit and teach children how to paint Extra-curricular activities Art club FCCLA

2.1.2.G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona Transferable Skills Transferable skills are acquired through life experiences that can be used in an individual’s job or career. Enhances an individual’s human capital Examples: Follow orders Organization Clear communication Confidence Cooperative problem solving Creativity

2.1.2.G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona Making the Job Switch Transferable Skills Marketing desserts  Marketing stories and ideas Cleanliness  Organization Jill has worked as a Waitress for 4 years Now she is applying for a job as a Journalist

2.1.2.G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona Form a Plan Choose a long-term career goal Build human capital and develop transferable skills School Take elective classes that relate to the career Work Get a part-time job in that career field Extra-curricular activities Join activities that enhance the career potential When is the best time to put the plan into action?

2.1.2.G1 © Family Economics & Financial Education – Revised April 2008 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss