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      Use this selection of infographics to help reinforce and explain career, economic and personal finance concepts to your students.

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      Careers and Income

      • PDFOpportunity Occupations in the 10th Federal Reserve District: Opportunity occupations pay above the national annual median wage. Learn about these essential jobs.
      • PDFCareer Opportunities on the Road to Success: Help students evaluate jobs in a variety of fields, some that require 4 years of college and comparable positions that don't.
      • PDFEmployability Skills - A Toolkit for Success: Explore the soft skills that can help students be successful and marketable in any job.
      • PDFUnderstanding Your Paycheck: Why is the money you receive in your paycheck less than your total earnings? Use this infographic to learn where that money goes.
      • PDF10 Tips to Get More from your Paycheck: Use this infographic to teach students how to make the most of their paycheck.

      Entrepreneurship

      • PDFThe Case for Youth Entrepreneurship: Use the infographic to encourage entrepreneurial thinking while exploring entrepreneurship as a career option.

      Personal Finance

      • PDFBecoming a Conscious Consumer: Help kids practice conscious spending and understand how money is a scarce commodity using these money smart tips.
      • PDFLaying the Foundation for Responsible Credit Use: Set the stage for responsible use of credit with the knowledge and tools to manage money well.
      • PDFMoney Mindsets: Use this infographic to educate students on the five money mindsets.
      • PDFPerusing Prepaid Cards: The pros and cons of prepaid cards are explored to prepare kids to handle plastic in the world of credit cards.

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      Becoming a Conscious Consumer
      Laying the Foundation for Responsible Credit Use
      Opportunity Occupations in the 10th Federal Reserve District
      Money Mindset
      Career Opportunities on the Road to Success
      Perusing Prepaid Cards
      Employability Skills: A Toolkit for Success
      Understanding Your Paycheck
      10 Tips to Get More from your Paycheck
      Becoming a Conscious Consumer

      Becoming a Conscious Consumer

      Help kids practice conscious spending and understand how money is a scarce commodity using these money smart tips.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Laying the Foundation for Responsible Credit Use

      Laying the Foundation for Responsible Credit Use

      Set the stage for responsible use of credit among youth by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to manage money, build decision-making skills and understand the advantages and pitfalls of debt.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Opportunity Occupations in the 10th Federal Reserve District

      Opportunity Occupations in the 10th Federal Reserve District

      Opportunity occupations, or jobs that don't require a four-year degree yet typically pay above the national annual median wage, are important to the economy and many are anticipated to have solid growth. Use this infographic to explore these careers across our seven-state region.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Money Mindset

      Money Mindset

      Use this infographic to educate students on the five money mindsets.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Career Opportunities on the Road to Success

      Career Opportunities on the Road to Success

      Help students evaluate jobs in a variety of fields, some that require 4 years of college and comparable positions that don't.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Perusing Prepaid Cards

      Perusing Prepaid Cards

      The pros and cons of prepaid cards are explored to prepare kids to handle plastic in the world of credit cards.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Employability Skills: A Toolkit for Success

      Employability Skills: A Toolkit for Success

      Explore the soft skills that can help students be successful and marketable in any job.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Understanding Your Paycheck

      Understanding Your Paycheck

      Why is the money you receive in your paycheck less than your total earnings? Use this infographic to learn where that money goes.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      10 Tips to Get More from your Paycheck

      10 Tips to Get More from your Paycheck

      Use this infographic to teach students how to make the most of their paycheck.

      PDFInfographic PDF

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      Image Becoming a Conscious Consumer

      Help kids practice conscious spending and understand how money is a scarce commodity using these money smart tips.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Image Laying the Foundation for Responsible Credit Use

      Set the stage for responsible use of credit among youth by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to manage money, build decision-making skills and understand the advantages and pitfalls of debt.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Image Opportunity Occupations in the 10th Federal Reserve District

      Opportunity occupations, or jobs that don't require a four-year degree yet typically pay above the national annual median wage, are important to the economy and many are anticipated to have solid growth. Use this infographic to explore these careers across our seven-state region.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Image Money Mindset

      Use this infographic to educate students on the five money mindsets.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Image Career Opportunities on the Road to Success

      Help students evaluate jobs in a variety of fields, some that require 4 years of college and comparable positions that don't.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Image Perusing Prepaid Cards

      The pros and cons of prepaid cards are explored to prepare kids to handle plastic in the world of credit cards.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Image Employability Skills: A Toolkit for Success

      Explore the soft skills that can help students be successful and marketable in any job.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Image Understanding Your Paycheck

      Why is the money you receive in your paycheck less than your total earnings? Use this infographic to learn where that money goes.

      PDFInfographic PDF

      Image 10 Tips to Get More from your Paycheck

      Use this infographic to teach students how to make the most of their paycheck.

      PDFInfographic PDF

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