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Life-preparation classes for high school students

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In which borough should your idea take place? Brooklyn

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Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Public high schools should prepare students for the future not just academically but with life skills that will be necessary for all people no matter their post-school path.

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

Classes on budgeting, taxes, insurance, voting, meal planning, job applications and interviews, and other skills necessary for adults should be taught in public high schools (can be one class that covers all "life skills" topics running through junior and/or senior year).

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