A project to wrap-up this module could be assigned and developed from the start of the module or at the end of instruction). If this were assigned at the start of the module, students could check in with their teacher after each step to receive formative feedback.Students will work through why it is important to make future plans, what their hopes and dreams are and put together a final project that showcases the connections between family, education, career, finances, lifestyle and wellness. 

Please use some or all the following suggestions to complete the study of outcome 10.10 in the Saskatchewan Financial Literacy 10 curriculum. Connecting careers, lifestyle, and finance should be an engaging experience for each of your students. Resources are either located below the Teacher’s Guide on SaskMoney.ca/module/future/ and through links provided in this document.

This activity contains 21 pages of resources, handouts and activities about interest and goal assessments. The worksheets may help students organize information about career planning. Activities include: 7 Steps to Decision-Making, Self-Assessment & Work Values, Interests Assessment, Skills & Abilities Assessment, Personality/Temperament Assessment, Work Values Assessment, Choices not Chances Worksheet, Lifestyle Considerations, Goal Setting, Self Appraisal Questionnaire, Career Exploration, Interests Exploration, and a final Self-Exploration which is a compilation of all the data completed in the other worksheets. 

Discover the career that is right for you and then learn how to research, plan and pursue it.

Find and read the ads in the classified section to find a suitable job

Find out what makes a cover letter effective. Then, use a cover letter template to write your own

Students will be able to create a complete resume representing their skills, experience, and educational background that will make them employable in todayŐs workforce. Students will create a resume using a Microsoft Word resume template.

Use this checklist to explore jobs or career options that match your skills and knowledge.
For optimal results, select 15 to a maximum of 25 items.

Learn to impress with the preparation and communication skills that will lead to a job offer

Learn the latest methods for finding a job including searching online, networking and using social media.

Pick up the practices, strategies and techniques that will earn you success and satisfaction in the workplace

Learn about an occupation: available jobs, wages, career prospects, skills, job requirements and more.

Want to know how to meet new people and build connections? Learn about the basics of networking.

Learn all about writing resumes, browse our sample resumes, and write your own using a trusted resume template.

Students can to understand their strengths and skills through these career quizzes. There are six quizzes and tests are available on Job Bank to help discover professional interests, abilities and preferences. The results will help find occupations that would be a good fit. Introspection should be the starting point in the career planning journey. Being aware of your strengths and weaknesses is key to defining career goals. Completing a self-assessment can help identify what you can already bring to the table, and what you need to work on to get a specific job or enter a particular field or industry.

Gain an understanding of the basics of any job including employee paperwork, workplace safety and benefits