Financial Literacy for the Next Generation
We provide enrichment classes for Middle and High School students, taught at Harper College's InZone Summer program, and local Park Districts and Schools throughout Chicagoland.
The need for Financial Literacy for Middle and High School students
In today's fast-paced, tech-driven world, financial literacy is a life skill as valuable as Reading and Math. However, it is NOT emphasized in school!
While 30 states require a Financial Literacy course in High School, Illinois is unfortunately NOT one of those states.
Without classes in Financial Literacy, many parents struggle with helping their children prepare for one of the most important chapters in their lives...the financial chapter.
Click here to view the documentary "The Most Important Class You Never Had". Produced by Next Generation Personal Finance, this video addresses the need for personal finance education, and shares success stories from across the country.
“College graduates spend 16 years gaining skills that will help them command a higher salary; yet little or no time is spent helping them budget, save or invest their money.” National Financial Educators Council
Financial Literacy for the Next Generation can help, with classes at Schools and Park Districts.
Think of our classes as "crash courses in early adulting" introducing financial topics like investing, debt, savings, insurance, entrepreneurship, 401K's, budgeting, interest, credit, taxes, and more!
These classes use real-world scenarios and hands-on, fun activities in order to light the fire for students to be financially literate. This sets them up for a lifetime of financial success and independence!
Classes include:
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Financial Literacy
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Investing 101
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Entrepreneurship
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Sales and Communication Skils
To explore what programs are running at Harper College, Schools or Park Districts, visit our "Summer Programs" or "Academic Year Programs." You'll be able to link to individual programs and sign up!