
Teen Life Skills
Teen Parenting Skills
What parents are saying about TeenSkills.com
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Within just 30 minutes my teen took the first step toward defining
a life mission.
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Teen's love the interactivity of the web-based, fun to use
interface.
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On-line program means no downloads, installs, upgrades. You
always have the most current, up to date program.
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My teen now thinks about the future, not just about today.
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My teen has goals, keeps them in mind and works toward them.
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My teen now views problems as a hurdle to jump over, not a
brick wall.
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Long before graduation day, my teen had planned his next step.
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Peak Financial
Peak Financial Goals
- Teens discover where their financial skills are lacking
- They know where to find important resources and tools
- They gain the financial skills to meet challenges and opportunities
- They create a vision of the value of financial competence in
their lives
- They obtain access to a system for planning, goal setting,
and making real progress
- They realize how closely education, earning power, and quality
of life are connected
- They align their lifestyle preferences with their future potential
earning power
Peak Financial Description
Peak Financial is a money management and financial literacy course
that covers many aspects of consumer math (15 hours of instruction).
It guides teens to explore banking, checks, checking accounts, and
learning to live within their means. From there, the Course covers
loans, interest, and credit. Peak Financial builds on the core principles
and lessons of PEAK READINESS, and also introduces the fundamentals
of net worth, cash flow management, and distinguishing between needs
and wants.
Peak Financial Core Curriculum
(Note: All sample pages open
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Close the window to return to this area.)
Each module comes with parent tracking reports.
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Introduction: How This Works
Financial Pre-Survey
What is Net Worth
Live Within Your Means
Needs vs. Wants: Living Within Your Means
Decide Spending Consciously: Needs, Wants, and Saving
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Checks, Banking and Cash Flow
Understanding and Using Personal Checks
Understanding and Using Your Checking Account
Understanding and Using Bank Statements
Checking Account Exercises
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Interest, Credit and Loans
Discover Interest Basics
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Intro to Credit and Types of Credit
Credit Reports and Credit Reporting Agencies
Explore Various Loan and Credit Options
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Underwriting and What It Means to You
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Peak Mastery Courses
Course
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Focus
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Duration
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Peak
Readiness |
Long course in life skills, motivation,
commitment to school & reality |
25 to 35 Hours |
Peak Discovery
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Short course in life skills, motivation,
commitment to school & reality |
10 to 12 Hours |
Peak Purpose
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Comprehensive life mission, purpose, college
& career |
40 to 50 Hours |
Peak Financial
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Spending, banking, money, credit, loans,
& financial skills |
15 to 20 Hours |
Peak Workplace
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Interviewing, job readiness, workplace
etiquette & success |
15 to 20 Hours |
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