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Behind the ‘Now Hiring’ Sign: A Business Reality Check
Title: Behind the ‘Now Hiring’ Sign: A Business Reality Check
 
Lesson Objective:
Students will be able to explain why businesses hire employees, identify common factors that influence employment decisions (e.g., pay, scheduling), and discuss how labor challenges affect businesses and customers.
 
Designed for Grades: Secondary (Grades 9–12)
 
Estimated Time: 50 minutes

 NBEA Standard Alignment:
- Topic Area: Economics
- Performance Expectations: Explain why businesses need employees, the kinds of employees they need, and how businesses make decisions about hiring and compensating workers.
- Standard ID: 5.3.4.2
 
- Topic Area: Career Development
- Achievement Standard: Explore careers that match personal interests, skills, and goals.
- Performance Expectations: Investigate the job requirements, compensation, and work environment for careers of interest.
- Standard ID: 7.3.2.1
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