Understanding Business and Personal Law

Chapter 22: Borrowing Money and Buying on Credit

Service Learning

Paying for College
Another way you can earn money for college is to find part-time work. If possible, find a part-time job while you are still in high school. If you are interested in a particular career field, try to find a job in that field. Even if you are sweeping the floors or filing papers, you are gaining valuable experience that will serve you well.

Activity: Use the classified section of the newspaper and locate an entry-level position for which you think you could qualify. Create a resume and a cover letter for the position.

Use this Web site to help with this activity:
http://jobstar.org/tools/resume/
(This Web site is supported by the Wall Street Journal)