NCUF Grantee Uses Biz Kid$ to Help Students Stand Out in Workforce
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Designed to validate that students have the necessary entry-level skills as identified by the local business and industry community, the WRC Program enables students to be both successful in the workplace and also become contributing citizens of the community, both locally and globally.
A key element of the WRC Program is the Biz Kid$ curriculum. Sponsored by
"As a stakeholder in our community,
"Credit unions can use the Biz Kid$ program to make a difference in their communities and improve people's financial lives," said
Over the past year, Travis CU has reached 3,645 students through their Biz Kid$ financial education-related programs. As they continue to expand the program, Travis CU anticipates over 19,000 students being impacted over the next five years.
A Foundation Grant at Work
This "Grant at Work" is part of a series that highlights NCUF grantees who made a positive impact in their community and are empowering consumers to achieve financial freedom through credit unions. NCUF grants are made possible by supporters of the Foundation.
Biz Kid$ - Teaching Kids about Money & Business
Biz Kid$ is a financial literacy initiative launched nationally in
Many credit unions leverage Biz Kid$ to teach financial education in schools in their community. In addition to NCUF's box sets and starter kits (http://www.ncuf.coop/home/programs/bizkids/support_bizkid$/support_bizkid$.aspx), companion materials and other resources for teachers and parents are available at no cost on the Biz Kid$ website, bizkids.com. The site also features clips from the series and invites kids to appear on the show. For more information about Biz Kid$, click here (http://www.ncuf.coop/home/programs/bizkids/bizkids.aspx).
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