My Life Portfolio
By:
Life Stage: Career
Choice Research
Results:
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Place career cluster name here. Explore 3 careers within the same cluster or careers within different clusters.
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Place career cluster name here. Explore 3 careers within the same cluster or careers within different clusters.
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Place career cluster name here. Explore 3 careers within the same cluster or careers within different clusters.
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Career:
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Directions: After completing the Kuder Assessment Report, print the one page summary report. Then, use the composite report results to do your career choice research. Use the website www.bls.gov/ooh for your research.
Life Stage: Career
Analyzing Your Paycheck
Directions: Select 1 career from the Career Choice Research and use the website www.paycheckcity.com to answer the following about your career.
(*) You will need this information to fill out a 1040EZ for your income taxes.
Career Chosen:
Salary
(*)Yearly Salary:
Bi-Weekly Gross Pay:
Taxes
Federal Withholding:
Social Security:
Medicare:
Net Pay:
(*)Yearly Withholding Taxes (multiply by 24):
Yearly net income:
Net Monthly Income (NMI):
Other Benefits available in selected career:
Life Stage: Career
Taxes
Directions: Replace this page with an official 1040EZ form found on http://www.irs.gov/
For instructions on how to correctly fill out a 1040EZ go to JA My Way™ and visit the My Money section. https://www.jamyway.org/
Life Stage: Education
Postsecondary Education Options
Directions: Visit www.collegedata.com or www.cappex.com and create a profile to compare postsecondary education options. If considering enlisting in the armed forces, complete the Military Exploration Options.
School Name
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Location
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# of Students
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Tuition Cost
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Housing Cost
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Meal Plan
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Transportation
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Available Major(s) of Interest
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Financial Aid Options
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Application Deadline
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Median SAT
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Median ACT
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Other interesting or important information
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To measure the Return on Investment of your educational plan, download the JA Build Your Future™ App available on iOS and Android or online at http://www.juniorachievement.org/s3/apps/ja-byf/#/career
Life Stage: Education
Military Exploration Options
Directions: There are 5 active-duty service branches in the U.S. Military. Visit www.todaysmilitary.com to explore options within the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard. Select one branch to complete this worksheet. *Only complete this worksheet if you are considering the military.
Joining
Educational Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
Training
Boot Camp Information:
Becoming an officer in the military requires a four-year degree. The different ways to become an officer while earning a four-year degree are:
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Working
Military Career Choice:
Military Pay and Benefits (use compensation estimator):
Living
Ways the Military can pay for college:
Insurance and Retirement Benefits:
My Life: Savings Goal
Savings and Investments
Directions: Explore Investment Options for a portion of the income you will earn in your previously selected career.
Total Amount to Invest (recommended 2% to 10% of yearly income):
Savings Account
Monthly Amount to put in Savings Account:
Financial Institution Selected:
Interest Rate on Savings Account:
Stock Market
Bonds or Mutual Funds
Amount in Bonds or Mutual Funds:
Type of Savings Bonds or Name of Mutual Fund:
Initial Investment Amount:
Monthly Investment Amount:
IRA or 401K Plan
Amount in IRA or 401K plan:
Type of Account:
Monthly Investment Amount:
Employer Contribution Amount:
My Life: Risk Management
Transportation
Directions: Use www.kbb.com to explore your options to buy or lease an automobile. Then, find public transportation options in your city, and decide which is right for you. If you plan to purchase a vehicle by paying the complete cost at once, use these estimates to calculate how much and for how long you will need to save before being able to make your purchase.
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