© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman The Places You Will Go! Career Planning

© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman G1 “You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss

© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman G1 Today is the Day to Set Sail Jump on the boat to future success! Job Occupation Career Human Capital Transferable Skills Goals

© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman G1 Job, Occupation, and Career Job – a work role with a specific organization Paid or unpaid Occupation – a wide category of jobs with similar characteristics Career – a lifetime journey of building and wisely using skills, knowledge, and experience Jo b Educator Youth Group Leader High School Teacher Community Volunteer Which is the occupation?

© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman G1 “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss

© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman G1 Human Capital Human capital is defined as the skills acquired through the process of self investment. Provides for the future: Greater range of opportunities Greater career success What are some ways to invest in one’s self now?

© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman G1 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

© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman G1 Transferable Skills Transferable skills are acquired through various 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

© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman G1 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

© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman G1 Form a Plan Choose an ultimate 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?

© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman G1 Goal Setting Technique S- Specific M - Measureable A- Attainable R- Realistic T- Time - Bound

© Family Economics & Financial Education – March 2006 – Get Ready to Take Charge of Your Finances – The Places You Can Go! Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Department of Health and Human Development at Montana State University – Bozeman G1 “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way!” – Dr. Seuss