Junior AchievementEconomics for Success

MISSION AND VALUES

Mission • To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy

Values With over 55 years of experience in Canada, Junior Achievement (JA) has influenced millions of youth to help achieve their dreams. By inspiring them to succeed in a global economy, JA prepares students for the real world. We show young people how to become productive members of the workforce, apply their entrepreneurial spirit and manage personal finances.

• Belief in the boundless potential of young people

• Commitment to the principles of market-based economics and

entrepreneurship

• Passion for what we do, and honesty, integrity, and excellence in how we do it

• Respect for the talents, creativity, perspectives, and backgrounds of all

individuals

• Belief in the power of partnership and collaboration

THE JA PHILOSOPHY…

Learn By Doing…

I forget what I hearI remember what I seeI learn what I do

Be the link between the world of Education and the world of Business…

Today’s students are tomorrow’s leaders and workforce. They need to understand how the workplace functions and how businesses operate

Educate today’s youth to help them become tomorrow’s leaders by focusing on work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy

PROGRAM PORTFOLIO

Elementary School (Business Basics)

Our Community: Needs, Jobs, Tools

Our Country: Technology and Innovation

Our Business World

A Business of Our Own

Middle School

JA Dollars with Sense

Economics for Success

Stronger Together: Diversity in Action

High School

JA Company Program

JA Titan

Investment Strategies

JA Screening Protocol

Why do we Screen?

To create a safe environment, free of risk to our students, Mentors, and JA

How do we Screen?• Volunteer Registration Form• Interviews• Reference Checks• Police Reference Checks• Volunteer Commitment Agreement

Creating a Safe Environment

• The teacher MUST remain in the classroom at all times

• Never be alone with a student

• Never have physical contact which is inappropriate to a teacher-student relationship

• Never take a student in your car

JA Mentors…

• Act as a role models

• Share your life experiences

• Facilitate the students’ learning experience

• Motivate and inspire

• Be committed

• Enjoy your time in the classroom

Student Characteristics

What to Expect…

• Need and want approval

• Are often insecure or self-conscious

• Enjoy active learning

• Underestimate their own potential

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Develop a strong working relationship with the teacher

• Integrate your own style and energy

• Ask questions to keep the students involved

and active

• Always use positive reinforcement

• Be sensitive to students’ special circumstances

• Use language that the students can understand

• Use examples from the students’ frame of reference

WHAT TO DO WHEN…• You have a compulsive talker - Acknowledge their answer and let others participate

• You begin to lose control of the class

- The teacher is there for your support – ask them to help!

• A student does not participate

- Try to get them to participate, but we never know the surrounding

circumstances, so encourage them but don’t force them

• Class does not respond to your question

- Give them time to think about their answer, rephrase the question

TIPS• Make eye contact• Use students’ names• Move around the room

Economics for Success

“ESIS: Economics for Success” is an interactive program designed to encourage students to consider and reflect on the advantages of remaining in school until they have acquired the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to undertake the longer-term goal of a successful career.

PROGRAM MATERIALS

Program Guides (2)

Student Workbooks (30)

Certificates of Accomplishment (30)

Tent Cards (30)

Job Cards (9)

Keys to Success Game (6 sets)Game BoardKey CardsOpportunity Knocks CardsGame Pieces and Dice

Interview Question Cards (6)

Future Steps Trivia Cards (6 sets)

Core activities are mandatoryExtended activities are optionalUse the “Planning Your Time” boxes on the Program Guide in order to plan which extended activities you have time to include in the program (half day programs versus full day programs)The times proposed for each activity are an estimationDon’t dismiss the discussions! It’s a good opportunity for students to reflect on what they’ve just learned and recycle concepts.

Lesson Format

Before you start the program:Give certificates for the teacher to fill outHave your materials and plan ready to goWhen you’re ready to start:Teacher introduces you to the studentsTell the students a bit about yourself and your workTell students you’re there to talk about “Economics for Success”. Ask students to explore the title – what does “Economics for Success” mean? Start with a Getting to Know you energizer

Program Facilitation Outline

Core Activities Materials Needed

Choose Your Success (5-8 min) Student Workbook page 2

Exploring Self Knowledge (5-8 min) Student Workbook page 3

Keys to Success Game (25 min) Game Boards, Cards & Pieces

Discussion (5 min) None

Extended Activities Materials Needed

World of Work (10 min) Student Workbook pages 4 & 5

Lesson 1: Dream Your Success

Core Activities Materials Needed

Moving Day! (30 min) Student Workbook pages 6 & 7

Pay Day! (25 min) Student Workbook page 10Job Cards

Discussion (5 min) None

Extended Activities Materials Needed

Guess the Price (5 min) Various household items and prices

Paper or Plastic (15 min) None

Cost of Living (10 min) None

Lesson 2: Keep Your Balance

• Reflects the student workbook “Keep Your Balance” exercise – same questions, same data– 21 expense sections grouped into 7 expense sections– Calculates the carbon footprint in conjunction with your lifestyle choices

• Is offered in 2 languages (French, English)

• Has 2 Welcome pages: 1. Facilitator (hidden) to create a group session and see group results (for volunteer)

– http://www.jacan.org/efs/kyb/session.php

2. Students (public) with or without group sessions– http://www.jacan.org/efs/kyb/

•Does not gather data on users to ensure confidentiality

•Works on main browsers current version (eg. Internet Explorer 9)

Keep Your Balance: Web-based Exercise**See Keep Your Balance Training Deck for full details

Core Activities Materials Needed

Trends and Directions (10 min) None

Employability Skills (15 min)

Student Workbook pages 11 - 13

Discussion (5 min) None

Extended Activities Materials Needed

Hire this Person (25 min) Student Workbook page 17

Find & Apply (10 min) Student Workbook page 19

Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace (10 min) Program Guide page 22

Lesson 3: Discover Yourself

Core Activities Materials Needed

Statistically Speaking (5-8 min) Student Workbook page 22

Career Exploration and Career Planning (5-8 min) Student Workbook page 25

Future Trivia Game (20 min) Future Trivia Cards

Who is My Role Model? (5 min) Student Workbook page 26

Setting Goals (5-8 min) Student Workbook page 26

Discussion (5 min) None

Extended Activities Materials Needed

Debunking the Myths (5 min) Student Workbook page 23

Lesson 4: Plan Your Success

WRAP UP

• Core Activity – What Lies Ahead? (Student Workbook page 27)

• Thank students for a great day!

• Collect any leftover materials

• Distribute Parent Letters

• Hand out student certificates

WHAT NOW?

Before you deliver a JA Program: Contact your teacher and…

Confirm the date, time and location of your program delivery Confirm the number of students in the class Ask about the characteristics of the class ie: gifted, special needs etc. Tell them students will need a pencil and eraser Inquire about lunch procedures, parking rules Tell the teacher how much support you require

Check your kit Is it complete? Do you have enough program materials for each student?

WHAT NOW?

On the day of your program delivery, ask the teacher to…

Complete the Certificates of Accomplishment Introduce you to the class and engage in the activities throughout the day REMAIN IN THE CLASSROOM AT ALL TIMES!

Things to remember… Arrive early and check in at the office upon entering the school Take a bottle of water Wear comfy shoes Hand certificates and parent letters at the end of the day Complete Feedback Survey online after program has taken place Return your program kit and any unused materials to the JA office HAVE FUN!

Thank You for Volunteering with JA

You are making a difference!