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JLG to Deliver Training on Personal Finance to Teens
Next virtual Money $ense taking place on February 27.
On Saturday, February 27, 2021, the Junior League of Greenwich will hold Money $ense for Teens (Grades 9-12). This free virtual one-day session will teach teens the interrelationship between today’s financial decisions and tomorrow’s financial freedom. To achieve financial health and wellness, they will learn about money-management strategies, including employment and income, budgeting, smart shopping, investing, and risk management.
The financial literacy program uses material developed by Junior Achievement USA. It will be taught by JLG members and take place from 11:00am-2:00pm over Zoom.
The first virtual version of this program took place in October. When asked why they signed up for Money $ense, students at the time said it was “…a good opportunity to learn about finance,” and it would help them “be more responsible” with their money.
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As a part of registration, each attendee will receive a care package, which includes hard copy reference materials and self-study instructions to continue their learning journey.
For more information and to sign up, visit: jlgreenwich.org/money.
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About Money $ense
Money $ense is a free program by the Junior League of Greenwich to teach financial literacy skills to youth in the community. It started as a pilot project in Spring 2019 with a 5-week course for high school students at the Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich. The program follows the curriculum of Junior Achievement but is led by the volunteers of the JLG.
About the Junior League of Greenwich
The Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) has been bettering the community for over 60 years. It is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained individuals. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Greenwich welcomes all women who value the Mission. The JLG is committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities. Women interested in joining the Junior League of Greenwich and making a difference in the community can contact the JLG Office at (203) 869-1979 or visit the website at www.jlgreenwich.org.