Summerfield and Homer High School Juniors and Seniors completed their last step in the LYFE curriculum yesterday by doing their simulation day.

The LYFE Course curriculum states that their mission is to “empower young adults with the essential life skills and practical knowledge needed to confidently navigate the complexities of adulthood. We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive, engaging, and accessible learning experience, guided by industry experts and tailored to the diverse needs of our students.”

As students come into the simulation, they are given a folder with their career on it and their monthly income. The students then used their monthly income and traveled to eleven stations where they had to purchase their housing, groceries, vehicle, different insurances, retirement plan, telecommunications, etc.

One station held life events where the students had to draw a random event that caused them to make money to add into their income or lose money from it as well. The purpose of the course and simulation was to give the student real world experience that taught them budgeting skills, how to write checks, make purchases, and many other life skills that are important for when they graduate.

Claiborne Parish 4-H would like to thank all of the volunteers that helped the Claiborne Parish AgCenter put on this simulation, Homer High School for hosting this event and Summerfield High School for allowing their students to partipate.