Students will be introduced to occupations by developing a basic understanding of economic concepts and their application to our market economy. They will gain the knowledge, skills, and aptitudes needed to secure and succeed in their first job and manage their personal finances. Students will also learn to understand the important role of human relations. Information, photos and illustrations have been updated to reflect current trends and issues. A new appendix explains the role of the "Learning a Living" system proposed by SCANS in preparing students for the changing workplace.