Jumpstart your financial future! This will be a workshop series geared to students in high school, college and young professionals. It is via Zoom so you don’t even have to be at home to take part.
The Babson Financial Literacy Project will be offering four financial workshops each with a different topic. These workshops are designed to help young adults (high school – college as well as young professionals up to age 30 acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for long-term financial prosperity and independence. Each workshop requires a separate sign-up. Register for one or for all four for these dates: March 1, March 15, April 5 and April 19.
On Tuesday, March 1 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Tips and Tricks for Managing Your Credit’.
On Tuesday, March 15 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Managing Your Money to Build Your Best Life’
Paying your bills should be a top financial priority for everyone. Of course, most of us also want some extra money for a major purchase, dream of owning a home or want to retire comfortably. This workshop will help you learn how to budget your money and start building a nest egg for your future. Presenter: Jennifer Bethel is a Professor of Finance at Babson College in Wellesley, MA, and the Faculty Director of the Babson Financial Literacy Program. She served as a fellow at Harvard Business School and on the faculty at New York University. Dr. Bethel worked for the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission and consulted to its Division of Economics and Risk Analysis and numerous private companies. She received a B.B.A. from the University of Texas and a M.A. in Economics and Ph.D. from UCLA.
On Tuesday, April 5 @ 7 PM the topic will be ‘Decisions, Decisions’ (Perfect for the young professional with a new job and who has questions about choosing health insurance and retirement options.)
On Tuesday, April 19 at 7 PM the topic will be ‘Protecting You and Your Assets’.
THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN: Learn the story of how a group of black men who were once considered of little value to the World War II war effort proved that they could take down enemy aircraft abroad and racial barriers at home. Interactive discussion topics include: How did the work of the Tuskegee Airmen change attitudes about blacks in the military? How do today’s racial tensions compare to those during the time of the Tuskegee Airmen? What lessons can other minority groups seeking to advance their rights learn from the Tuskegee Airmen? This topic is led by Jeffrey Urbin, Education Specialist at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
This fascinating event takes place on Thursday, March 10, from 6:00-7:00 PM. Register on the online calendar for the Zoom link.
GIZMO’S PAWSOME GUIDE TO MENTAL HEALTH©: Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health© takes an upstream approach to support the mental health and wellness of youth through Gizmo’s friendly messaging by: Introducing the concept of mental health; sharing how one may care for their own mental health daily; identifying when one’s mental health needs attention and how to use healthy coping strategies; defining trusted adults and how to connect with them; and making a personalized mental health plan that can be used daily.
The Guide also includes fun activities and resources trusted adults can use to help the youth in their lives.
This special event is planned for Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1:00 PM. Registration is required for ages 7-11 and parents must attend with their child. This unique opportunity is presented by SoRock.
SoRock is currently working with the American Society for Suicide Prevention to bring Gizmo's Pawsome Guide to Mental Health, a mental health literacy program for ages 7-10 to our communities. They are starting with a read along at local libraries. Take advantage of this amazing opportunity.
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