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The Reality Store​®

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The Reality Store​®

The image shows a person standing behind a table with a large raffle drum. The individual is smiling and interacting with a couple of others standing in front of the table. One person is holding a sheet of paper, while another is looking at the raffle drum. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly in a gymnasium, based on the background. There is a sense of engagement and excitement in the scene, likely during a community event or activity.
The Reality Store® typical schedule for the school year: 
  • To be announced soon!​
 The Reality Store® is a simulation that helps junior high students appreciate the ‘realities’ of life and achieve a better understanding of personal finance. In the Reality Store® simulation, junior high students pretend they are a 28-year-old starting out in their life and career.    

In class beforehand, they have decided how many children they have (up to a maximum of 3), whether they are married or single, and, if they are married, whether their spouse works or is a "stay-at-home spouse."  They then choose a career based on their current GPA and are given a corresponding monthly salary for that career.  Students enter the Reality Store® to spend their monthly salary at 16 different tables representing different aspects of life as an adult. 


Each school year, this program is held at four local middle schools, where close to 1000 students participate. Over 150 community members volunteered to run the tables at these events this year. 

​Volunteering for a Reality Store® is a fun way to interact with students and teach them important lessons. Typically, there are two or three shifts available at each event (usually two-to-three hours in length), and you may sign up for as many shifts as you like. Let us know if there is a particular table you desire, such as Housing or Pets. 
The image shows a key icon with a circular design that includes a logo of two arrows in a circular motion. The key symbolizes access or unlocking potential, while the arrows represent movement or progress, possibly related to financial literacy or career exploration.
The image features a key icon with a circular shape, inside which is a logo of directional arrows. The arrows, one pointing up and the other down, are colored blue and green, respectively. The key is stylized with jagged edges and outlined in orange, representing the concept of unlocking or accessing career exploration. This image likely symbolizes the key to discovering career opportunities or educational resources.
Background Check Required: MCCSC requests that all volunteers fill out a free background check consent form and submit a picture of their driver's license prior to the event. RBBCSC requires volunteers to present a driver's license when arriving at the school and check to be run. Instructions contained in the confirmation email after registration. This document and the information contained in it will be treated with great care to ensure the privacy of all volunteers.
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