Empowering Teens with Skills in Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship & Career Planning
Target Audience: Teenagers aged 13–19 (high school students, youth programs, CBOs, church groups)
Overall Course Goals:
To equip teenagers with practical knowledge in personal finance, entrepreneurship, and informed career decision-making for a successful and independent future.
General Course Objectives:
- To empower teenagers with essential life skills in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career planning.
- To instill a sense of purpose, responsibility, and goal-setting among teens.
- To cultivate entrepreneurial and innovative thinking in solving real-life problems.
- To introduce digital literacy and responsible online behavior in a financial and career context.
- To build character, values, and ethical decision-making in money and career matters.
General Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate self-awareness and personal goal-setting through SMART goals and life vision planning.
- Apply budgeting, saving, and spending principles in daily financial decisions.
- Identify and plan small income-generating activities using entrepreneurial skills.
- Create and present a basic business idea that solves a problem in their community.
- Evaluate different career options and map a personal career path based on interests and strengths.
- Use digital tools for learning, budgeting, and business with awareness of digital safety.
- Make ethical financial and career decisions based on strong personal values.
- Prepare and present a comprehensive personal life plan integrating finance, business, and career goals.
Modules Outline
Module 1: Understanding Yourself & Setting Life Goals.
Module 2: Basics of Personal Finance for Teens.
Module 3: Earning Money as a Teen (Mini-Hustles & Gigs).
Module 4: Entrepreneurship & Problem-Solving Skills.
Module 5: Teen Budgeting, Saving & Spending Habits.
Module 6: Career Awareness & Planning.
Module 7: Teen Digital Skills & Online Safety.
Module 8: Money, Character & Values.
