The National Financial Capability Challenge
Feb 09 2010
The National Financial Capability Challenge is a non-monetary awards program designed to increase the financial knowledge and capability of high-school aged youth across the United States. It challenges youth to take control of their financial future by learning more about personal finance, and it challenges teachers and schools to incorporate the important information and topics into their curricula. The program encourages schools to get involved in financial fitness. All teachers who sign up to participate in the Challenge will receive a “teachers’ toolkit” to help them incorporate the topics into their curricula.
In March 2010 students will take a voluntary online exam designed to illustrate the relevance of financial capability, allow students to demonstrate what they have learned, and assess their financial knowledge. In April, top scoring students from each school will receive awards. In addition, a select group of outstanding schools and educators will be recognized.
All U.S. high-school aged students (ages 13-19) are encouraged to take part in the Challenge. Teachers, schools, school districts, home-school parents, and youth groups can register to participate.
To register:
If you are a high school teacher, home-school parent, youth group leader, principal or superintendent, you can sign up for the Challenge.
If you are a student, please encourage your teacher or group leader to sign up starting December 15, 2009!
Check out the official National Financial Capability Challenge site for more details on this free program!
