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Laurel High School

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Dedicated to the individual development of each student, every day, without exception

Career and Financial Education (CFE)

Grade Levels:10
Course Length:Semester
Credits:.5
Required Course

This course is designed to inform students about the relationship between career planning and lifelong goals.  Students will gain a better understanding of what high school courses will be most beneficial for them in pursuit of a given profession.  Students will recognize the skills needed to be successful in a chosen career cluster and know how to assess personal abilities and work performance to achieve individual career goals.  This course will include understanding the changing nature of the workplace and the relationship of lifelong learning leading to career success. Well-being, human capital and transferrable skills, including basic financial literacy, are topic areas that will be covered thoroughly.  Public speaking will be incorporated into this course as well.