Core Money Talk Workshops: 

YFIA Core Personal Finance Workshops

Youth Finance Institute of America teaches teens basic finance life-skills. We have designed our four fundamental presentations to be short, engaging, and to bring basic finance concepts to life for students. We play a game at the end of every presentation that helps reinforce the concepts that are presented during the workshop.

Budget Basics:

Our Budget Basics Workshop was designed to help teens understand budget, savings, and banking fundamentals.

Students will learn:

 How to create a simple budget

 Basic savings concepts

 How to open a Bank Account

 How to read a standard bank statement

 How to write a check

Career Development

 The Career Development Workshop was created to guide students through the beginning stages of finding entry level employment as a teen. 

Students will learn:

 How to structure their first resume

 Basic job search skills

Interviewing Tips Youth resources for starting a business

Credit 1-2-3

Credit 1-2-3 introduces students to how credit works in the real world.

Students will learn:

 How to build credit

 Credit score basics

 Credit cards and loans

 Responsible spending and debt management

Financial Aid for College

In our final workshop, we present to students the different types of financial aid that are available to help with college.

Students will learn:

 Federal and State Financial Aid Options

 Student Loans: Federal vs. Private

 How to find and apply for scholarships and Financial Aid

 

Additional Money Talk Workshop Series:

#1 First Car:

Everything about buying your first car from Financing options, Dealership Negotiations, and how to get a Driver’s License.

#2 First Apartment:

Housing options for after high school. Apartment, Dorm room, House with roommates, or living with relatives? We cover it all including low-income housing options.

#3 Spending Pitfalls:

Learn about all of the things that trip up young adults financially. Everything from food delivery apps, rideshare, cellphones, subscription fees, and more!

#4 As Seen on TV:

Decode the personal finance ads seen on TV and Social Media. What are some red flags to look for.

#5 Finding a Job in a Pandemic:

Job options and opportunities during the era of Covid. See employees that are hiring right now!

#6 Dinner Time!:

Eating out is one of the biggest spending pitfalls for young adults. Learn tips and tricks for saving money while still eating great food.

#7 Side Hustles:

Learn all about the different side hustles available to young adults. Discover what you will need to get started!

#8 Investment Basics:

Fundamental investment concepts brought to you by Fidelity Investments!

#9 Insurance 101:

All of the different types of insurance and why you need them.

#10 Student Discounts:

Take advantage of your status as a student! Learn about different student discounts available. Budgeting clinic at the end of this workshop.