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Financial Services

Overview

The Financial Services Career Cluster encompasses careers in managing and advising financial transactions, including banking, lending, corporate finance, debt management, accounting, insurance, and real estate. These careers contribute to economic stability and growth by supporting the financial health of individuals and organizations.

The Employability Skills for Career Readiness Standards must be an integrated component of all CTE course sequences.

Accounting and Finance

The Accounting and Finance program provides students with a foundation in accounting, financial information, and financial business decision making. Areas of study include laws and regulations, evaluating financial information, banking, investment, economics, and risk management concepts.