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2. Go For The Goal! Introductory Level

3. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 3 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona What do these images have in common?

4. 1.1.3.G1 In careers & Finance A goal is something a person intends to accomplish

5. 1.1.3.G1 Would you drive to the other side of the country? How about without your map or your smart device?

6. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 6 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Why Set Goals? Setting goals is like a road map – Provide direction – Focus on the important things – Uses resources wisely – Keeps the end result in mind

7. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 7 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Types of Goals

8. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 8 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Short-Term or Long-Term? Read your card Move to the appropriate side of the room Explain your decision

9. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 9 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Challenge! Create a free standing tower using your supplies Before you build, work as a team and write down an engineering GOAL Ready – Set – Create

10. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 10 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Did You Reach Your Goal? Was your goal specific? How did you measure if you reached your goal? Was your goal attainable or possible? Was your goal realistic? How much time did you set aside to achieve your goal?

11. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 11 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Iterate your Goal Specific State exactly what is to be done Measurable Include how the goal can be measured Attainable Determine steps to reach the goal Realistic Do not set goals for something unrealistic Time Bound State when the goal will be met S S M M A A R R T T

12. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 12 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Education Goals Earning an A on a Quiz College or Tech School Honors Classes Clubs & Sports Short & Long Term Online course- ware

13. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 13 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Education Goals Help individuals prepare for success in the workplace What are two other ways educational goals help with financial success?

14. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 14 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona I want to go to A Technical College Specific I want to attend a two year computer programming college. Measurable Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra. Attainable Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester by studying for one hour each day Realistic Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester by studying for one hour each day instead of playing video games Time Bound Because I want to attend a two year computer programming college, I will earn a B in algebra this semester by studying for one hour each day instead of playing video games while I am a junior in high school. S S M M A A R R T T

15. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 15 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Financial Goals $ for new shoes Club & Sport Fees $ for Video Games Savings Short & Long Term $ for college

16. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 16 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Financial Goals Help individuals prepare for financial well-being Help individuals prepare for financial well-being What are two other ways financial goals help with overall well-being?

17. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 17 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona I want a new Phone Specific I plan to save money for a new phone. Measurable I plan to save $400 for a new phone. Attainable I plan to save $400 for a new phone by saving $20 from each weekly babysitting job. Realistic I plan to save $400 for a new phone by saving $20 from each weekly babysitting job and putting it into a savings account instead of shopping with it. Time bound I plan to save $400 for a new phone by saving $20 from each weekly babysitting job for 20 weeks. S S M M A A R R T T

18. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 18 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona What is a SMART goal you would like to write & achieve? How can providing direction make goals easier to achieve? Why Set Goals?

19. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 19 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Strategies to Help You Reach Your Goal Write down your progress on a calendar or journal There are many websites and apps available to help you stay focused Track your progress When you share your goal with others, they can help remind you and keep you focused on your goal Ask others for support

20. 1.1.3.G1 © Take Charge Today – November 2014 –Go for the Goal!– Slide 20 Funded by a grant from Take Charge America, Inc. to the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Take Charge America Institute at the University of Arizona Summary Goals help us focus on a positive outcome SMART goals include specific details Goals can be long- term, short-term, financial or educational Track your progress and ask for help from others