Educate young people about financial responsibility

JA Worldwide® (Junior Achievement)

FPA recognizes the overwhelming need to educate young people about financial responsibility and we’re excited to announce that JA Worldwide® (Junior Achievement) and FPA are partnering to improve financial literacy for America’s youth. By partnering with Junior Achievement, FPA hopes to educate America’s youth on the benefits of financial planning while at the same time support Junior Achievement’s core purpose to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

FPA, working in partnership with Junior Achievement, would provide the bridge between financial literacy and education by teaching kids the financial planning process, their role in the economy, and the importance of education to their success in life. FPA and JA Worldwide’s national alliance launched during FPA’s Financial Planning Week (October 1-7, 2007). The national alliance asks for FPA chapters to work with their local Junior Achievement area offices to make valuable programs available to children a round the country by providing an essential educational resource – volunteers. Junior Achievement will provide the training, program materials and support to match FPA volunteers with schools requesting Junior Achievement programs.

For more information contact admin@fpama.org

JA is looking for volunteers to teach to the programs listed below.

If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Susan Green with Junior Achievement of Northern New England at (781) 373-1170 or susan.greenja@comcast.net.

Site Program Grade
Millbury High JA Success Skills 11-12
Lincoln Street School Worcester JA Global 6
Lincoln Street School Worcester Our Community 2
Lincoln Street School Worcester Our Community 2
Lincoln Street School Worcester Our City 3
Lincoln Street School Worcester Our City 3
Lincoln Street School Worcester Our Region 4
Lincoln Street School Worcester Our Families 1
Lincoln Street School Worcester Our Nation 5
Nelson Place School Worcester Our Community 2
Nelson Place School Worcester Our Community 2
Flagg Street School Worcester Community 2
Flagg Street School Worcester Community 2
Flagg Street School Worcester Community 2

JA Personal Finance®

Junior Achievement is in search for a volunteer to teach their Personal Finance program at the high school in Westborough.  The description is below.

If you are interested, please contact Susan Green with Junior Achievement of Northern New England at (781) 373-1170 or susan.greenja@comcast.net.

JA Personal Finance introduces students to the importance of making wise financial decisions. The program demonstrates the importance of planning, goal setting, and thoughtful decision-making within the context of personal financial decisions. Five required, volunteer-led sessions. The key learning objectives listed beside each session state the skills and knowledge students will gain.

Session One: A Month in the Life

Working in groups, students play the Balance, Break Even, or Broke Game. They examine the concept of budgeting and learn how their daily chores affect their ability to save for the future.

 Key Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose of setting goals.
  • Make wise financial decisions that meet personal goals.
Session Two: From Dreams to Reality

Working in groups, students complete personal investment guides. They discuss investment options and plan for their financial futures.

 Key Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Explain the difference between income and growth investments.
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of various investment options.
  • Plan investment strategies for today and for the future.
Session Three: Your Credit, Your Future

Working in groups, students evaluate scenarios related to credit. They discuss credit options and make decisions to avoid common credit pitfalls.

 Key Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Describe the advantages and disadvantages of credit.
  • Plan how to use credit now and in the future.
Session Four: The Case of the Missing Identity

Working in groups, the students evaluate behavior that contributes to identity theft, and learn to take necessary actions to protect their identity.

 Key Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • List the dangers of identity theft.
  • Recognize threats to their good credit and avoid them.
Session Five: Protect Yourself

Working in groups, students play the Make It Match Game. They explore different types of insurance and identify how each type provides protection.

 Key Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Examine and describe the basic types of insurance.
  • Determine their current and future insurance needs.

 

JA Personal Finance enhances students’ learning of the following concepts and skills:

Concepts—Goal setting, Financial choices, Pay yourself first, Budgeting, Saving, Spending, Investment, Saving, Credit, Identity theft, Fraud, and Insurance

Skills—Decision making, Organization, Financial planning, Analyzing information, Categorizing data, Oral and written communication, Public speaking, Group work, and Reading comprehension

JA Personal Finance is a 5 session volunteer-led course, with the addition of up to 24 teacher-led sessions, and is recommended for students in grades 9-12. Instructional materials are packaged for 30 students and include detailed activity plans for the volunteer and consumable materials to be used in the classroom.

All JA programs are designed to support the skills and competencies identified by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. These programs also augment school-based, work-based, and connecting activities for communities with school-to-work initiatives.