THIS IS A REQUIRED COURSE FOR ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 BY GLOBAL CONCEPTS CHARTER SCHOOL AND REQUIRED BY THE NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR ANY STUDENT PURSUING A SEQUENCE IN CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION. 

CFM is a course that is designed to teach students about the professional world that they will soon be entering. By the end of the course, students will leave the class with a better understanding and a wider knowledge of the career opportunities they have for their futures, what paths they need to take for these careers, and how to manage themselves personally and financially once they join the workforce.

MODULE 1: CAREER MANAGEMENT

• Students will be learning about careers in terms of “career clusters” and will be doing research projects on different careers and career areas of their own interests.
• Students will also be learning personal and 21st century employability skills, which will include communication, interpersonal skills, self-management, and team-work. 

MODULE 2: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 

• Students will be learning what the paycheck that they will be earning entails, how to be responsible with their money, and understand banking and credit.