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Here's how Job Benefits 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.1: Compare different factors that impact wages, including employment type, career fields, education, race, gender, union membership and level of risk to personal safety and wellbeing.

Standards
Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Job Benefits
Students will differentiate diverse employment types, including but not limited to, part-time, full-time, self-employment, apprenticeships, internships, seasonal, hourly, commission-based, contracted, remote and gig work.

EI.K.2: Compare various compensation models for jobs or careers, such as wages, salaries, commissions, tips, bonuses, health insurance, retirement savings plans and education reimbursement programs.

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Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Job Benefits
Students will differentiate between income and employee benefit packages offered to new employees by various employers.
Students will examine the importance of evaluating employee benefits in addition to wages and salaries when choosing between job and career opportunities.

EI.K.3: Analyze the influence of non-cash factors, including working conditions, work hours, teleworking and career advancement potential, in addition to wages and paid benefits, on employee choices.

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Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Job Benefits
Students will compare examples of intangible job benefits.

EI.K.4: Analyze the differences between sources of retirement income, including Social Security, employer-sponsored retirement plans, personal investments and continued employment earnings.

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Defined by Financial Literacy Standards 9th-12th Grades and align with Job Benefits
Students will examine different potential sources of retirement income, including but not limited to Social Security, employer-sponsored accounts, 401(k) accounts, 403(b) accounts, 457(b) accounts, traditional and Roth IRA accounts, etc.