MoneyY-ZER : Youth Financial Workshops
MoneyY-Zer is PACU Youth Program's financial learning series where children and teens in grades K-12 take a financial journey to learn how and why to save; budget; manage and invest money; and avoid frauds, scams and predatory lending practices in the future.
Bean Bucks Bonanza- Hybrid EventSaturday, April 13th, 2024 at 10:30amKids 7-13 and Parents/Guardians In this experience, your children will embark on a quest to navigate the world of budgeting, decision-making, and smart spending. Using the Bean Bucks, young adventurers will face decision-making challenges- they will discover that there sometimes isn't enough money available for all the things we'd like to have or do. Register Now: In-Person Event Register Now: Zoom Virtual Event |
Building Dreams, One Paycheck at a TimeWednesday, April 24th, 2024 at 5:30pmTeens 14+ and Parents/Guardians Earning that first paycheck is an exciting time for your children, but for many it can be tempting to spend all of it right away. We'll help them set realistic savings goals, learn how values can guide responsible spending, and share tools and practices to handle their accounts like a pro. Register Now: Zoom Virtual Event |
HIGHLIGHTS
MoneyY-ZER financial education activities are free and can vary in length of time depending on the age-group and location. Activities range between 20 to 25 minutes for children and between 40 to 60 minutes for teens.
Each activity listed below comes with a guide that includes a topic description, key financial terms and learning objectives.
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The Pay Check : Because real money isn't a game
The Pay Check is an interactive financial education simulation for middle and high school students, because real money isn't a game.
Students are assigned a personal profile with an occupation, education level, income, marital status, if they have good credit or bad credit. With their profile in hand, students visit various stations to discover challenges they may face if they have made poor financial decisions early on in life.
After participating, many students say they have a better appreciation of what their parents may face in meeting monthly expenses.
If you are ready to schedule a workshop or activity for your students or request our Mascot's presence at your next event/pep rally, fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Pitched idea leads to the launch of a youth program
Jobana Semones (left) never thought her idea for PACU to adopt a mascot would lead to the launch of a youth program. President & CEO Dion Williams (right) thought otherwise.
