We looked at developing greater Financial Competence by looking at average pay, salaries, wage deductions, paying tax on wages.
A good website for supplying information on various careers including what the job would entail, the necessary qualifications and an indication on salary – http://www.planitplus.net/careerzone/ . This is a good starting point for anyone wishing to investigate possible future jobs.
The class were given details of the judging criteria for the Finance Project. The groups should be making a start on investigating the pertinent financial details regarding their chosen topic and should be clear on what they are expected to produce when they give their presentation.
The class were also informed of a good resource/website to refer to in future life to help them manage their finances and that the advice contained thereon is of benefit to people with differing backgrounds and situations. The figurehead is Martin Lewis the Money Saving Expert who has appeared on national television dispensing useful advice. The web address is http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/Teenagers-cash-class for downloading the Teen Cash Guide and from there, other pages with various pieces of information can be accessed.
