1. All over Georgia, students in
grades 1st through 5th are
going to be learning about
CAREER CLUSTERS.
This year we will look at four
different groups of jobs that fit
together in the same CLUSTER.

2. In fifth grade, our next
CAREER CLUSTER is
FINANCE!

3. This Cluster includes jobs that
relate to financial services or
MONEY. The jobs are all about
spending, saving, planning, and
investing.
Can you think of some jobs where
people handle money?

4. Cashiers handle payments from customers
purchasing goods and services.
Accountants prepare and examine financial
records. They ensure that financial records
are accurate.
Tellers are responsible for accurately
processing routine transactions at a bank.
Loan officers evaluate, authorize, or recommend
approval of loan applications for people and
businesses.
Jobs in Finance
Cashier
Accountant
Teller
Loan Officer

5. Personal financial advisors give
financial advice to people. They help
with investments, taxes, and
insurance decisions.
A retail sales worker helps customers
find the products they want and
process customers’ payments.
Insurance sales agents help insurance
companies generate new business by
contacting potential customers and
selling one or more types of insurance.
Personal Financial
Advisor
Retail Sales Worker
Insurance Sales
Agent
Jobs in Finance

6. Now that you have learned
about a few careers in this
career cluster. Let’s see how
well you can manage money
before you take on a real job
in finance some day!
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