Curriculum:
Nurturing Holistic Development
Overview
At Career Excursions, our curriculum is carefully crafted to provide a comprehensive and enriching educational experience. We believe in nurturing not only academic knowledge but also essential life skills that contribute to holistic personal development. Our curriculum is built on universal principles and encompasses three core areas: Life Skills, Financial Literacy, and Entrepreneurship.
Life Skills
Embracing Real-World Challenges
The Life Skills curriculum at Career Excursions is designed to equip participants with the practical knowledge and resilience needed to navigate real-world challenges. Through engaging discussions and activities, students explore topics such as:
Artificial Intelligence: Understanding the impact and implications of AI in various industries.
Social Media: Navigating the complexities and responsibilities of social media platforms.
Climate Change: Fostering awareness and exploring the role individuals play in environmental sustainability.
Gun Violence: Addressing social issues and understanding the impact of gun violence.
Inflation: Grasping economic concepts and their implications on personal finance.
Current Events: Staying informed and engaged with the world around them.
Financial Literacy
Empowering Financial Decision-Making
Our Financial Literacy curriculum empowers participants to make informed and responsible financial decisions. Covering a range of topics, participants gain practical insights into:
Handling Money Responsibly: Budgeting, managing expenses, and developing healthy financial habits.
Overspending: Recognizing and addressing common pitfalls related to overspending.
Value: Importance of building a profile of assets, anything you own that has financial value.
Needs versus Wants: Understanding the distinction between essential needs and discretionary wants.
Credit and Investing: Navigating the world of credit and making informed investment choices.
Pay Yourself First: Prioritizing savings for long-term financial well-being.
Entrepreneurship
Fostering Innovative Thinking
The Entrepreneurship curriculum at Career Excursions aims to foster innovative thinking, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Participants engage in activities covering:
What is an Entrepreneur: Understanding the role of entrepreneurs in driving innovation and economic growth.
Products versus Services: Exploring different business models and offerings.
Business Planning: Developing a strategic plan for a business venture.
Marketing: Understanding the principles of effective marketing and brand communication.
Profit and Loss: Managing finances and understanding the financial health of a business.
Franchise or Business Opportunity: Exploring different avenues for entrepreneurial ventures.
Universal Principles
Beyond Knowledge – Building Character
In addition to the specific topics covered in each curriculum area, Career Excursions integrates universal principles into the learning experience. Participants are exposed to principles such as:
Stewardship
Judicially using resources and blessings to maintain their abundance for the future.
Wisdom
Using knowledge from lessons learned from past experiences, personal discovery, and experiences of others as a resource in decision-making.
Decision
Making Using sound methodology to seek truth and knowledge as part of the decision-making process.
Integrity
Living by a solid code of ethics based on universal principles of righteousness.
Courage
Being brave enough to take action to achieve your goals.
Vision
Dreaming big and establishing a purpose to create a vision for your life.
Faithfulness
Having confidence in a higher power that things will work out.
Perseverance
Overcoming challenges to stay the course to reach your goals
Giving
Helping others when there’s no payment involved. ‘Paying it forward’.
Gifts
Finding your gifts and using them for good.
Prayer and Meditation
Using prayer and meditation to maintain strong spiritual, mental, and emotional health.
Love
Love for self, love for thy neighbor, and love for the community.
Join Us in this Educational Journey
Career Excursions offers a curriculum that goes beyond traditional education, aiming to shape well-rounded individuals equipped with both knowledge and practical life skills. Join us in Expanding Horizons Together and let the Career Excursions curriculum be the foundation for your journey into a future filled with possibilities.