Finance

Finance provides youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to explore careers in the financial sector. Youth examine how financial stability is shaped by various factors, from personal finance management to national and international economic trends. They explore how businesses—both large and small—contribute to economic growth and sustainability. By analyzing trade and labor conditions, youth gain a broader understanding of financial systems and their impact on individuals and communities. This curriculum highlights essential financial topics for those interested in careers in banking, investment, entrepreneurship, and financial planning.

Global Nomads uses the power of storytelling to promote empathy and bring social topics to life through day-to-day realities. Participating youth read authentic, impactful stories from youth participants around the world that reveal deep truths about global issues, then enhance the conversation by sharing their own stories with fellow Student to World users. All participants are eligible to participate in moderated live conversations with other youth from around the world.

About The Course

Who
Should Register?

Educators
Classroom teachers and school administrators.

Group leaders & mentors
Afterschool programs and groups, faith-based organizations, scouting, clubs, etc.

Independent learners
Individual youth participants.

Free Courses

Online Access, 4 Learning Modules,
Live Virtual Events, Age 13 – 19,
English, Arabic, American Sign Languag

Register?

Teachers, Educators, & Leaders
Create an account and invite students or youth participants.

Students
If your teacher or group facilitator gave you a code.

Independent Learners
Take a course on your own.

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Text + Video Formats

Experience this content through your choice of learning paths.

Text-based
course

Includes written text, images, videos, and multimedia.

  • Interactive lessons
  • Respond to embedded videos and images
  • Understand key vocabulary
  • Read personal stories from real users
  • Submit and share stories

Content is available in a growing selection of languages:

  • English
  • Arabic
  • American Sign Language
  • More languages in development

Video-based
course

The same content, but explained through video conversations.
  • Video depiction of the course content
  • Closed Captions
  • American Sign Language interpretation
  • Image descriptions
  • Youth narration

Learning
Modules

Module 1:

Financial Scales

Youth explore the impact finance has on individuals, communities, and circumstances. They observe pay differentials based on gender, and share stories about financial inequalities.

Module 2:

Financially Connected

Youth learn about small versus large businesses, exploring entrepreneurism, effects of small businesses on the local economy, and investments.

Module 3:

Financial Sustainability

Youth explore the concept of trade, learning components that come into play such as worker exploitation, MNCs (Multinational Corporations), ESGs (Environmental, Social and Governance standards.) and more.

Module4:

Everyday Action

Youth read about the skills needed for a career in finance. They design goals in order to further explore a career in the financial field, keeping in mind the importance of justice and sustainability.

Learning
Objectives

  • Define and understand the role of money in economies.
  • Understanding sustainable finance practices.
  • Understand how financial inequality disproportionately affects certain subgroups; particularly due to gender.
  • Understand economic inequality.
  • Understand that financial inequality exists within countries, communities, and life circumstances.
  • Explore trade routes and global interdependencies.
  • Explore the effect Multinational Corporations have on the environment.
  • Examine the differences between small and large businesses.
  • Learn about environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria that companies around the globe are starting to implement.

Standards
Alignments

Career Ready Practices

Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

Design/Pre-construction Career Pathway (AC-DES)

Identify the diversity of needs, values and social patterns in project design, including accessibility standards.

Maintenance/Operations Career Pathway (AC-MO)

Maintain and inspect building systems to achieve safe and efficient operation of buildings.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

CASEL Social & Emotional Learning

Self Awareness
Self Management
Responsible Decision Making

Asia Society Global Competencies

Investigate the world
Recognize perspectives
Communicate ideas
Take Action

21st Century Skills

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Information Literacy
  • Media Literacy
  • Technology Literacy
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Initiative and Self-Direction
  • Productivity and Accountability
  • Leadership and Responsibility
  • The Common Career Technical Core (CCTC)