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“Life Skills is defined as the ability to cope with stresses and challenges of daily life, especially skills in communication and literacy, decision-making, occupational requirements, problem-solving, time management and planning.”
Achievement in Life Skills is a combined practical and learning approach. This combination allows a participant to gain greater competency in both core life skills and intangible life skills.
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Core Life Skills: |
Intangible Life Skills: |
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Laundry |
Communication |
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Cooking |
Literacy |
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Shopping |
Decision-making |
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Bugeting |
Problem-solving |
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Computer Skills |
Time Management |
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Cleaning |
Planning |
Financial Literacy
“According to recent studies, only 28 percent of parents feel they have taught sound money habits to their kids; and among seniors graduating in 2003, 75 percent do not understand basic investment principles.”
Sober College educates their students in practical financial skills. Through a series of interactive workshops, online learning systems and group activities, students are brought to a better understanding of their own relationship with money and how that will influence decisions for them.
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