Getting Ahead: A Roadmap to Career Clarity & Financial Freedom

A comprehensive, 0.5-credit Personal Financial Literacy course designed specifically for Texas high schools to fulfill House Bill 27 requirements and equip students for lifelong success.

uThrive Academy’s Getting Ahead is a full-semester, 88-instructional-day course built explicitly for Texas high school students (Grades 9–12, all ability levels). The curriculum satisfies the HB27 one-semester PFL graduation requirement (Class of 2030 and beyond) and achieves 100% alignment to the TEKS for Personal Financial Literacy (§113.49) and Career & College Exploration (CCE).

We approach financial literacy as a logical, foundational equation:

Course Description

Income = Budgeting + Saving & Investing + Borrowing + Protecting Assets

Dynamic Lesson Structure & Program Components

Most lessons follow an engaging 4-step structure tailored for 50-minute class periods:

  • 1. Watch It: Expert-led video instruction.

  • 2. Discuss It: Structured group discussion questions.

  • 3. Read It: Supplemental resources paired with a deeper, fill-in-the-blank workbook.

  • 4. Do It: Hands-on, real-world application exercises.

The 6-Module Curriculum Scope & Sequence

  • Module 1: How to Get on the Right Career Path Align interests with market needs to discover a viable career path that pays the bills and builds wealth, complete with occupational exploration, income-need calculations, and postsecondary cost analyses.

  • Module 2: Getting & Keeping the Job Put career plans into action by building a winning resume, crafting cover letters, mastering the art of job searching, acing interviews, and learning how to be a rockstar professional employee.

  • Module 3: You’re Making Money, Now It's Time to Budget Break down paychecks, taxes, and large consumer expenses like housing and vehicle purchasing, culminating in a realistic budget students can actually keep.

  • Module 4: Don't Spend It ALL – Saving & Investing Strategies Explore banking basics, rainy-day savings, compound interest, the fundamentals of investing, the benefits of homeownership, and retirement planning.

  • Module 5: Borrow Money the SMART Way Master the importance of credit scores, loan structures, responsible credit card use, and proven strategies to get and stay out of debt quickly.

  • Module 6: Expect the Unexpected & Protect Yourself Learn about healthy relationship foundations, guarding against identity theft and fraud, navigating medical and other critical insurances, and understanding estate planning.

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  • "I took her course and it changed my life! I learned how to deal with finances, how to get out of debt, how to use credit cards. She taught me career readiness and prepared me for interviews. I have the full-time job i wanted now, and want to thank Lindsay!"

    —Angel, uThrive Student

  • "I have seen firsthand the impact that Lindsay's Curriculum has had on those who've completed her courses. Every single participant I've encountered has left EMPOWERED. The modules are so clear, well thought out, and relevant to benefit people from all walks of life. It's a 10 out of 10 for me, definitely recommend!"

    —Kyondra, Faciliator

  • "I can't Recomment uThrive Academy enough! Just the other day, I was explaining to my son about needing to create a resume but that my resume skills aren't stellar. He said "That's ok! I know how to do it. Lindsay with the uThrive program taught me!"

    —Cassandra, uThrive Student Parent