Have students create a business where they are the employer. Have them determine what deductions will be coming off their employees checks and to design their payroll stub for an employee. They will need to decide on the method and frequency of payments. Have some payroll stubs to show them.
Have students do research on careers that they are interested in and determine the gross/net pay for these jobs. Based on their findings have them discuss which careers still interest them.
Have students do a written assignment.