Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. xii Prepare for Your Future It is all about getting ready for college and career. College and career readiness activities address literacy skills to help prepare you for the real world. English/Language Arts standards for reading, writing, speaking, and listening are incorporated in Reading Prep activities, as well as in end-of- chapter applications. Exploring Careers features present information about potential career opportunities in the Human Services and Finance career clusters. By studying these, you can explore career possibilities for your future. Portfolio Development activities provide guidance to create a personal portfolio for use when exploring volunteer, education and training, and career opportunities. Practical information helps prepare for your future. Special features add realism and interest to enhance learning. Ethics offers insight into ethical issues with which you will be confronted in the workplace. Event Prep presents information to use when preparing for competitive activities in career and technical student organization (CTSO) competitions. As you prepare for college and career, an important key to success will be personal financial literacy skills. Learning how to become financially capable is the first step toward independence and personal success. By studying Foundations of Financial Literacy, you will have an opportunity to learn about your role as a consumer and how to be a contributing force in the business world and the economy.
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