Cash Class: Real World is HERE!
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
CFEE’s “Cash Class” is a series of videos that animate financial literacy education. Through real-life scenarios, challenging obstacles, thought-provoking reflections, and quizzes, these videos reinforce the lessons learned in class.
They should serve as a supplement to in-class instruction, helping students stay engaged and consider the real-life implications of what they are learning.
Cash Class: Real World takes the series a step further, with real teenagers thinking about, talking about, and facing challenges and asking the viewer one important question: WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Not every application leads to an offer — but that doesn’t mean the door is closed. In this episode of Cash Class – Real World, two friends work through the disappointment of a job rejection and brainstorm creative ways to stay on track. From warehouse positions to volunteer opportunities to scholarship strategies, this conversation shows how a “no” can open up paths you hadn’t considered.
Reflection question: How would YOU evaluate your “next best” job opportunity?
What happens when something you love starts to interfere with something you need? A student passionate about dance finds that demanding rehearsal schedules are eating into study time — especially with exams on the horizon. A supportive friend helps them think through how to talk to their instructor and find a schedule that works.
Reflection question: What strategies would YOU recommend for this student to manage the stress of balancing school and stress?
Extra shifts sound great until exam week hits. A student working part-time at a café finds themselves torn between the income they need and the grades they want to protect. Their friend listens and helps them weigh the real trade-offs.
Reflection question: What strategies would YOU suggest to deal with the stress?
Acceptance letters are exciting — until you have two to choose from. Two friends dig into the real-world differences between a two-year diploma program and a longer university path: the cost of living away from home, job prospects at each credential level, and how social factors play into big decisions.
Reflection question: What advice would YOU offer to help make the decision?