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Resource Description

High school students should graduate with an understanding of the interaction between: (1) career choices and income; (2) educational attainment, income and likelihood of employment; and (3) higher education area of study/major, income and the likelihood of employment. Activities that increase job and income opportunities often have costs and benefits that should be identified. High school students should explore multiple career options and have an understanding of the sources of personal income (e.g., wages, salaries, interest, rental, capital gains/dividends) and the factors that will affect their take-home pay (e.g., social security and income taxes).