Oregon students will have to gain personal finance credits, career path skills to graduate

As of next school year, Oregon students will have to attain credits in personal finance and career path skills to graduate. The state education department announced the new graduation requirements after recognizing that a high school diploma alone is no longer enough to ensure long-term financial stability for students.

Starting in 2022, Oregon high school students will need to complete at least 0.5 credit in personal finance and 1 credit in career-related learning before graduating. The personal finance course will teach students how to manage money, credit, and debt, while the career learning course will focus on developing skills to help students plan and pursue their desired career path.

Oregon education officials believe that this change will help prepare students with the necessary skills to enter the workforce and succeed in their careers, ultimately leading to improved financial stability.

As someone who graduated from high school not too long ago, I can attest to the fact that personal finance and career-related skills were not emphasized enough during my time in high school. So, it’s encouraging to see schools taking steps to better equip students with essential life skills before entering the workforce.

Overall, the new graduation requirements in Oregon are a necessary step toward ensuring that students are better prepared for life after high school. With the right skills and knowledge, students will hopefully have a better chance at achieving success and financial stability in their adult lives.