Become a Career Card Sponsor Home – Programs – Become a Career Card Sponsor For $500 annually, organizations can sponsor a Career Card that introduces students to a career within their industry while helping Period Zero provide free financial literacy resources to educators. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Step 1: Sponsor Information Organization or Business Name *Primary Contact Name *FirstLastJob TitleEmail Address *Phone * Career or success? Business WebsiteAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeStep 2: Career Card Selection Which career would you like to sponsor? *--- Select Choice ---InsuranceHome InspectionReal EstateBankingManufacturingHealthcareInformation TechnologyConstructionLogistics and Supply ChainEntrepreneurshipAnother careerCareer not listed? Tell us the career you are passionate about. Sponsors may help Period Zero design a new Career Card that introduces students to their profession or industry. Proposed Career TitleIs this career title--- Select Choice ---An entry-level positionA skilled or technical positionA professional positionA management positionAn entrepreneurial or self-employed careerOtherStep 3: Help Us Build the Career Card What is a realistic starting salary or hourly wage for this career?Please explain any income details students should understand. For consistency, Period Zero can convert the information into the simplified weekly income used in the simulation. Are tips, commissions, bonuses, or overtime common? What is the minimum education typically required?No diploma requiredHigh school diploma or GEDOn-the-job trainingCertificate programIndustry credentialApprenticeshipTrade or technical schoolAssociate degreeBachelor’s degreeGraduate or professional degreeOtherAre any licenses, certifications, examinations, or background checks required?Please list the specific license, certification, or examination. Example: State license, Professional examination, CPR or first aid, OSHA certification, Real estate license, Insurance license, Home inspector certification, Commercial driver’s license Who normally pays for the training or credential?Employee, Employer, Shared cost, Varies, Not applicable What benefits or advantages are common in this career?Health insuranceDental or vision insuranceRetirement planPaid time offFlexible scheduleRemote or hybrid workEmployee discountsTuition assistanceCertification reimbursementPaid trainingCompany vehicleMileage reimbursementPhone or technology allowanceTools or equipment providedProfessional networkingCareer advancement opportunitiesSelf-employment potentialCommission or bonus opportunitiesOtherOtherStep 4: Career-Specific Expenses Does someone in this career usually have expenses they must pay personally?--- Select Choice ---YesNoSometimesSelect any common career expenses:Professional license feeAnnual license renewalCertification examinationContinuing educationProfessional membership duesUnion duesLiability insuranceToolsUniforms or work clothingSafety equipmentClassroom or instructional suppliesSoftware subscriptionsContent creation subscriptionsCell phone or internetVehicle or mileageGasOffice expensesMarketing or advertisingEquipment maintenanceStudent loan paymentBackground checks or clearancesStep 5: Career Knowledge What does someone in this career do during a typical workday?What skills are most important for success?What is one thing students commonly misunderstand about this career?What is one piece of advice you would give a student interested in this field?Are there local internships, job-shadowing opportunities, apprenticeships, or entry-level pathways students should know about?Step 6: Logo and Brand Materials File Upload Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload Please upload a high-resolution logo with a transparent background when available. Step 7: Annual Sponsorship Agreement *I understand that the Career Card Sponsorship is $500 annually. I authorize Period Zero to display the submitted organization name and logo on the sponsored Career Card and Turning Dollars into $ense webpage during the active sponsorship period. I understand that Period Zero retains final editorial and instructional control over all curriculum materials. I understand that career information may be simplified for age-appropriate educational use. I confirm that I have authority to enter into this sponsorship on behalf of the organization listed. I understand that the sponsorship will renew annually unless canceled according to the cancellation terms provided.Step 8: Payment Submit
