Young Adults (Ages 16-19) Life Skills
142 lessons across 26 chapters. Start learning today.
Take Free DiagnosticChapter 1: How Money Works
What money is, how people earn it, saving vs. spending, and the power of sharing.
Chapter 2: Banking & Accounts
How banks work, types of accounts, debit cards, online banking safety, and hidden fees.
Chapter 3: Credit & Debt
How credit works, credit cards, credit scores, good debt vs. bad debt, and avoiding debt traps.
Chapter 4: Taxes & Government Money
What taxes are, where tax money goes, reading a pay stub, and filing basics.
Chapter 5: Big Life Purchases
Renting, buying a home, mortgages, car buying, loans, and how interest rates work.
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Renting — Leases, Deposits, Tenant Rights
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Buying vs. Renting a Home — The Real Math
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Mortgages — How They Work
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Car Buying — New vs. Used, Financing, Insurance
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Loans — Student Loans, Personal Loans, Lines of Credit
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Interest Rates — How Small Percentages Become Big Money
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Chapter 6: Budgeting & Financial Planning
Making a budget, tracking spending, the 50/30/20 rule, investing basics, compound interest, and scam protection.
Chapter 7: Making Friends & Socializing
Why friendships matter, starting conversations, listening, what makes a good friend, handling disagreements, and making friends in new places.
Chapter 8: Peer Pressure & Influence
Types of peer pressure, good vs. bad influences, how to say no, why people pressure others, and choosing your circle.
Chapter 9: Living in a Community
What community means, being a good neighbour, shared spaces, getting involved, and respecting differences.
Chapter 10: Communication & Confidence
Speaking up in groups, body language, negotiation basics, handling criticism, and public speaking.
Chapter 11: Habits & Personal Effectiveness
Being proactive, goal-setting, prioritization, win-win thinking, empathetic listening, teamwork, and self-renewal.
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Be Proactive — You Control Your Reactions
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Begin with the End in Mind — What Do You Actually Want
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First Things First — Prioritization Over Procrastination
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Think Win-Win — Life Isn't Zero-Sum
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Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
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Synergize — Why Teams Beat Individuals
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Sharpen the Saw — Rest, Exercise, Learning, Relationships
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Chapter 12: Drugs, Alcohol & Addiction
How addiction works, alcohol, smoking/vaping, marijuana, hard drugs, prescription drugs, helping a friend, and getting help.
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What Is Addiction — How It Hijacks Your Brain
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Alcohol — What It Does to Your Body and Judgment
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Smoking and Vaping — The Marketing vs. the Reality
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Marijuana — Facts vs. Myths
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Hard Drugs — Why "Just Once" Is the Most Dangerous Lie
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Prescription Drugs — When Medicine Becomes a Problem
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How to Help a Friend Who's Struggling
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Getting Help — It's Not Weakness, It's Strategy
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Chapter 13: Mental Health & Emotional Wellness
Understanding emotions, stress management, anxiety, depression, building real confidence, and when to ask for help.
Chapter 14: Physical Health Basics
Sleep, nutrition, exercise, screen time, and hygiene — the foundations of feeling good.
Chapter 15: Online Safety & Digital Citizenship
Digital footprint, passwords and privacy, cyberbullying, strangers online, and safe sharing.
Chapter 16: Social Media — How It Really Works
Algorithms, social media and mental health, fake validation, misinformation, and using social media intentionally.
Chapter 17: Social Media Marketing & Content Creation
How businesses use social media, personal branding, content creation, audience growth, and monetization.
Chapter 18: AI & Technology Literacy
What AI is, AI tools, AI for schoolwork, coding basics, the future of work, and AI ethics.
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What Is AI — How It Actually Works
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AI Tools You Can Use Right Now
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AI for Schoolwork — Using It to Learn, Not to Cheat
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Coding Basics — Why Everyone Should Understand It
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The Future of Work — Jobs AI Will Change and Create
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Ethics of AI — Bias, Deepfakes, and Responsibility
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Chapter 19: How Government Works
What government is, democracy, branches of government, lawmaking, different systems, and public services.
Chapter 20: Being a Citizen
Your rights, your responsibilities, voting, news literacy, and getting involved.
Chapter 21: Getting Into University (And Whether You Should)
University vs. college vs. trades, honest pros/cons, admissions, paying for it, choosing a program, and alternatives.
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University, College, Trade School — What's the Difference
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Is University Right for You — Honest Pros and Cons
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How Admissions Work
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Paying for It — Scholarships, Loans, Working While Studying
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Choosing a Program — Passion vs. Job Market
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Alternatives — Gap Years, Apprenticeships, Self-Learning
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Chapter 22: Getting a Job & Building a Career
First jobs, resumes, interviews, workplace basics, entrepreneurship, and networking.
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Your First Job — What to Expect
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Resumes and Cover Letters That Don't Suck
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Job Interviews — Preparation and Common Mistakes
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Workplace Basics — Professionalism, Punctuality, Communication
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Entrepreneurship — Starting Something from Nothing
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Networking — It's Not Who You Know, It's Who Knows You
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Chapter 23: Living on Your Own
The real cost of moving out, cooking basics, cleaning and laundry, smart grocery shopping, and basic repairs.
Chapter 24: Time Management & Productivity
Time as a resource, planning systems, beating procrastination, balance, and saying no.
Chapter 25: Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Facts vs. opinions vs. feelings, decision frameworks, risk evaluation, spotting manipulation, and learning from mistakes.
Chapter 26: First Aid & Emergency Basics
Calling for help, basic first aid, CPR and choking, emergencies, and helping someone in a mental health crisis.