As they enter the workforce, new educators face multiple challenges to their financial well-being. These challenges often influence their career choices and can hinder their ability to stay with the profession for the long term. Find out more about the key issues facing new employees, the resulting impact at the school district level, and how your program can help prepare students to enter the workforce with confidence. Key aspects of the program include –
• A review of financial issues facing new educational employees, including the challenge of repaying student loans, incurring out-of-pocket expenses for classroom supplies, and making ends meet as an educator
• A discussion on the resulting impacts on employees and [more]
As they enter the workforce, new educators face multiple challenges to their financial well-being. These challenges often influence their career choices and can hinder their ability to stay with the profession for the long term. Find out more about the key issues facing new employees, the resulting impact at the school district level, and how your program can help prepare students to enter the workforce with confidence. Key aspects of the program include –
• A review of financial issues facing new educational employees, including the challenge of repaying student loans, incurring out-of-pocket expenses for classroom supplies, and making ends meet as an educator
• A discussion on the resulting impacts on employees and their school districts – including recruiting, retention and morale issues
• A review of content and assistance available for AACTE members to help prepare students for entry into the workforce and managing their finances
• Ideas on how delivery of a financial literacy curriculum can help differentiate your program and encourage students to select education as their career.
Presenters: Carrie Murray, Vice President, The Horace Mann Companies James Yale, Vice President, The Horace Mann Companies Jeff Vose, Regional Superintendent of Schools, Sangamon and Menard Counties, Springfield, IL Moderator: Rod Lucero, Vice President, Member Engagement and Support, AACTE [less]