Jobs and Income

Jobs and Income

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Here's how Jobs and Income aligns with curriculum standards in Alabama. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

Financial Responsibility

4: Explain how certifications may expand employment opportunities and positively impact earnings. Examples: lifeguard training, tax preparation class, first aid training

Standards
Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Jobs and Income
a: Describe the opportunity costs of developing human capital by taking courses to prepare for employment in careers that are in high demand with high income potential.

Money Management

15: Describe strategies for managing income to align with financial goals.

Standards
Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Jobs and Income
a: Describe the impact of career choice, education, skills, and economic conditions on income and financial stability.

17: Gather and share information on income, benefits, and deductions.

Standards
Defined by Alabama Course of Study: Finance 9th-12th Grades and align with Jobs and Income
a: Distinguish between gross and net income.
b: Analyze the impact of payroll deductions and employee benefits on income. Examples: state and federal income tax, FICA, flexible benefit plans