This course meets the graduation requirement for Economics and Personal Finance. The following PWCS courses may be substituted to meet this requirement: AP Economics, IB Economics, Personal Living and Finances, AP Macroeconomics and Microeconomics through Virtual Virginia (must take both classes), AICE Economics, IB Business Management. Students learn how to make informed decisions related to career exploration, budgeting, banking, credit, insurance, spending, taxes, saving, investing, buying/leasing a vehicle, living independently, and inheritance. Development of financial literacy skills and an understanding of economic principles help provide the basis for responsible citizenship and career success. In addition to developing personal finance skills, students in the 36-week course study basic occupational skills and concepts in preparation for entry-level employment in the field of finance. The course incorporates all economics and financial literacy objectives included in the Code of Virginia. Students must successfully complete the online curriculum in order to satisfy a graduation requirement.
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