Adulting 101 is an educational series for teens lead by Extension Educators that teaches youth valuable life skills often not taught in the classroom. Adulting refers to being a responsible adult by paying bills, cooking and cleaning, having health insurance and maintaining a savings account. It also means knowing how to have healthy relationships and being a professional when interviewing for a job. It is believed that today’s youth lack adulting skills because there is an over-emphasis on academics from an early age compared to previous generations. This program engages youth in learning adulting skills to combat this issue.

All classes will be from 4:15 – 5:45 pm at Extension Outagamie County
Open to all ages 14 – 24.
Come to all, or choose the sessions of interest to you.

• Money Management – January 28
  Is your bank account running in the red? Does it feel like you never have enough money? Explore what to do once you have money, and innovative ways to obtain money.
• Time Management – February 25
  Struggle keeping up with your to do list? Always feel like you are behind? Well, join us and we will give you tips and tricks to help you better manage your time!
• Career Planning & Exploration – March 25
  Are you uncertain of your career/employment goals?  Learn about available resources and general employment tips and statistics that will assist you with determining  your own personal journey.
• Employability Skills – April 22
  Not sure how to answer those job interview questions? Join us to discuss common skills and qualities employers look for in their employees and practice what you’ve learned in a mock interview.
• Healthy Self, Health Relationships – May 27
  Identify what makes a relationship healthy versus unhealthy.  Tips on setting boundaries, managing conflict, respecting personal values and how to advocate for yourself.
• Sedan, Truck, Engine, Brakes, Oh Me! Oh My! – June 24
  Is buying a car in your future? Do you know what to do when that light comes on on your dashboard? Well, join us as we learn what to know when purchasing a car, maintaining a car, and some basic auto care knowledge!
• Navigating Community Resources – July 22
  Community Resources. Food pantries, shelter, housing assistance, economic support. Join us as we explore how to access resources in our community to meet your needs as an adult.
• My Space, My Home – August 26
  Rental Agreements. Security Deposit. Roommates. Join us as we dive into housing, building positive rental history, the application process, your rights as a tenant, and more.
• Credit Craze and Keeping Your Money Safe – September 23
  What affects your credit score? Bank or Credit Union? Join us and we will give you tips on how to avoid the craze of debt as you learn what it is, how it works, and how you can best manage credit wisely.
• Cleaning & Shopping On A Budget – October 28
  Stretch the dollar at the grocery store by reading food labels, comparing unit prices, and how to purchase produce on a budget, as well as how to clean without breaking your budget on expensive cleaning products that may or may not even do their job.

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