This hands-on simulation gives students the opportunity to explore career choices, make lifestyle and budget decisions, and evaluate the decisions they make. Students come away with a recognition of the preparation needed for work experiences and demonstrate an awareness of the scope of career choices and the education, attitudes, and talents needed to be successful members of the work force. Extension staff taught (Teacher training with $40 curriculum purchase is also available.)

Illinois State Goals & Learning Standards

05A. Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.

05B. Analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.

05C. Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.

15A. Understand how different economic systems operate in the exchange, production, distribution and consumption of goods and services

15B. Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by consumers

15C. Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by producers

15D. Understand trade as an exchange of goods or services.