{"id":598,"date":"2026-03-17T21:57:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T21:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/takechargelab.com\/dev\/?page_id=598"},"modified":"2026-03-18T19:40:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:40:18","slug":"skills-covered","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/takechargelab.com\/dev\/program\/skills-covered\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills Covered"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through interactive lessons and guided discussions, participants practice real-life financial skills they can use in everyday life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>Take Charge Lab focuses on practical financial skills that support independence and safety. The curriculum is organized into modules that build on each other, allowing participants to gain confidence step by step.<\/p>\n<p>Key Benefits<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understanding income, pay stubs, and benefits<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Identifying\u00a0needs vs. wants when making spending decisions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Making\u00a0everyday\u00a0purchasing choices<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognizing financial\u00a0scams\u00a0and unsafe situations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building confidence with money and financial independence<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4814\" data-end=\"4817\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"4819\" data-end=\"4835\">Core Modules<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4920\"><strong data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4853\">Money Basics<\/strong><br data-start=\"4853\" data-end=\"4856\" \/>Understanding currency, counting, and basic financial concepts<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4922\" data-end=\"5006\"><strong data-start=\"4922\" data-end=\"4942\">Banking &amp; Saving<\/strong><br data-start=\"4942\" data-end=\"4945\" \/>Account types, deposits, withdrawals, and saving strategies<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5074\"><strong data-start=\"5008\" data-end=\"5021\">Budgeting<\/strong><br data-start=\"5021\" data-end=\"5024\" \/>Income, expenses, and managing money responsibly<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5153\"><strong data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5093\">Credit &amp; Debt<\/strong><br data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5096\" \/>Understanding credit cards, loans, and borrowing safely<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5155\" data-end=\"5231\"><strong data-start=\"5155\" data-end=\"5174\">Consumer Skills<\/strong><br data-start=\"5174\" data-end=\"5177\" \/>Comparing prices, smart shopping, and avoiding scams<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5311\"><strong data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5253\">Financial Safety<\/strong><br data-start=\"5253\" data-end=\"5256\" \/>Protecting personal information and recognizing fraud<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5313\" data-end=\"5437\"><strong data-start=\"5313\" data-end=\"5334\">Additional Topics<\/strong><br data-start=\"5334\" data-end=\"5337\" \/>New modules are continually added based on participant needs<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5442\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"5444\" data-end=\"5456\">Outcomes<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5458\" data-end=\"5476\">Participants gain:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5591\">\n<li data-start=\"5477\" data-end=\"5502\">\n<p data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5502\">Confidence with money<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5503\" data-end=\"5538\">\n<p data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5538\">Safer financial decision-making<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5539\" data-end=\"5565\">\n<p data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5565\">Increased independence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5566\" data-end=\"5591\">\n<p data-start=\"5568\" data-end=\"5591\">Practical life skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Through interactive lessons and guided discussions, participants practice real-life financial skills they can use in everyday life.\u00a0Take Charge Lab focuses on practical financial skills that support independence and safety. 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