Frankfort Area Reality Store

Description

At the Reality Store, students will be given an amount of money equivalent to the average monthly salary in their occupation.  The students will then go into the Reality Store where they will need to spend their salary on the necessities and luxuries they envision as part of the adult lifestyle.  Students will also have the opportunity to visit the Crystal Ball Booth to pull out a “chance” card.  “Chance” cards are those unexpected items that affect their life daily.  If for some reason students fine themselves in real financial trouble, there will be help at the SOS table.
            Representatives from the housing industry, utilities, grocery stores, department stores, financial institutions, auto dealerships, medical profession, child care centers, travel and entertainment, home repairs/improvements, and of course we can’t forget Uncle Sam, etc., will be present at the reality store to help the students determine how much of their income will need to be spent in each category in order to provide them with their desired lifestyle.  The goal of this exercise is to help students learn whether their occupation will provide the type of lifestyle they want.
   After their trip through the Reality Store, students will have a greater knowledge on what type of career they would like to have as an adult and to set goals to achieve that career.