Competition: National Financial Capability Challenge for US High Schools

Event Details

http://www.challenge.treas.gov/about.htm
What is the National Financial Capability Challenge?

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.

Who can participate?

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.

Overview

Released
Dec 18, 2009 17:44 EDT
Start Date
Dec 15, 2009 00:00 EDT
End Date
Mar 1, 2010 00:00 EDT
Location
United States
Most Suitable For Use By
Instructors, Facilitators, Parents, Learners
Recurrence
Does not repeat
Cost Range
Free
Subject and Topic
Planning and Budgeting, Cash Flow, Financial Statements, Math, Economics & Finance
Types
Meeting or Networking
Privacy Setting
Public - Visible to Everyone

A non-monetary awards program designed designed to increase the financial knowledge of high-school aged youth across the US.

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