Students in Coach Briggs’ College and Career Readiness (CCR) class are taking an exciting, hands-on deep dive into adult life through an immersive simulation. Over six weeks—with each week representing a full month of adult life—students step into assigned careers, earn a monthly take-home salary, manage a personal budget, cover essential expenses, and adapt to unpredictable life events along the way.
To make the experience as authentic as possible, the simulation mirrors real workplace dynamics. Students earn financial incentives for demonstrating strong performance, integrity, initiative, and teamwork. Just like in the professional world, missed expectations around punctuality or preparedness lead to mock citations, financial penalties, or Performance Improvement Plans designed to help students reflect and adjust.
The ultimate goal of this activity is to help our students recognize that the everyday habits they build right now in junior high directly influence their future opportunities. By practicing financial planning, personal accountability, and professional communication today, Coach Briggs’ students are building the confidence and skills needed to thrive in high school, college, and their future careers.
