“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.

Core Life Skills:	Intangible Life Skills:
Laundry	Communication
Cooking	Literacy
Shopping	Decision-making
Bugeting	Problem-solving
Computer Skills	Time Management
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.