Students write job application letters, resumes, practice interviewing skills, and customer service techniques to learn how working affects the American teen. This computer software program assists teens to answer personal questions, receive profile data on suitable careers, and explore scholarship opportunities for all U.S. colleges and technical schools. Participants receive additional reference materials for exploring a variety of career and college options. Students choose a career, receive one month's salary for that job, and open a checking and savings account with that amount. Students visit stations manned by volunteer community professionals to select housing, food, clothing, utilities, insurance, transportation, and other necessities and pay for them out of their salary.
Students learn the necessity of budgeting to meet expenses.
Six Pillars of Good Character - This series of lessons teaches youth of all ages how to develop and practice trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship when interacting with others. The many hands-on activities include building a six pillar tower, role playing, character bingo, and solving puzzles to learn why good character is important in today's society.