FINL36
Module 36: Career Opportunities in the Financial Industry (Core)
Outcome
Investigate career opportunities in the financial industry in Saskatchewan and Canada.
Indicators
(a) Identify occupations in the financial industry.
(b)

Research a variety of occupations in the financial industry using criteria such as:

  • educational requirements;
  • working conditions, including typical hours and shifts worked as well as typical locations;
  • duties and skills required;
  • physical, mental and emotional stresses;
  • other occupations with which they interact;
  • initial and ongoing educational requirements;
  • professional, registration and/or licensing requirements in Saskatchewan and Canada; and,
  • anticipated remuneration.
(c) Reflect upon one’s suitability or non-suitability for a specific occupation in the financial industry.
(d) Discuss how economic conditions may affect job prospects in the financial industry.
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R009203
Heads Up Money
This book focuses on economics and provides thought-provoking questions as headings to explore topics such as globalization, wage gaps and market crashes. The resource would be useful to delve into questions that provide insights into the topics. Interesting text features, graphics, charts and tables appear throughout the resource.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $16.99
Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021
R008607
Money and Finances
This Government of Canada website has current information on concepts related to financial literacy. There is a useful search menu to locate information on specific course topics. The content is written suitably for students and some topics include videos, tools and calculators, online courses and modules that may be useful for use in the classroom.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: February 8, 2022
R104137
Enriched Academy
This online portal with Canadian content is accessible through a paid subscription. It delivers a series of over 60 sequenced video lessons and more than 150 quizzes and assessments on topics related to financial literacy. It includes an interactive online platform, webinars, calculators and tools for students to use to learn more on topics such as credit, saving for retirement, the stock market, TFSA, RRSP and taxes, money myths and careers.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: February 8, 2022