College Alternatives

College Alternatives

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Here's how College Alternatives aligns with curriculum standards in Washington DC. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

EARNING INCOME

Knowledge Standards

EI.K.5: Evaluate the accessibility and costs of additional training and education and how it impacts future earning potential.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with College Alternatives
Students will compare the impact of different life circumstances on an individual's opportunity and interest in pursuing higher education or training.
Students will identify how apprenticeships work to provide training for specific trades or careers.
Students will compare at least two different opportunities to gain career skills (e.g., the Advanced Technical Center or the Advanced Internship Program).
Students will examine the costs and benefits of investing in additional education or training in at least two different industries.

EI.K.6: Evaluate the risks and benefits of starting and owning a business.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with College Alternatives
Students will evaluate the benefits and risks of small business ownership.