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| 2056 - Financial Education - General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.1) | 247 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management |
| 2056.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and/or debt) |
| 2056.4) | 0 |
Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security |
| 2056.6) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported increased levels of understanding in the area: identifying estate planning strategies for the family, farming operation, or business |
| 2056.8) | 0 |
Dollars reported saved as a result of participating in a financial education program |
| 2056.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money |
| 2056.3) | 755 |
Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help set future goals |
| 2056.9) | 0 |
Number of participants who attended age-related housing, financial, and estate planning programs not identified as a “major program.” Major age-related programs include: Keys to Embracing Again, 10 Warning Signs, and AARP Prepare to Care |
| 2056.7) | 0 |
Number of individuals who took action toward implementing at least one estate planning strategy in regard to the subject matter presented |
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Financial Education - General
A common question which extension agents receive is usually about preparing youth for adulthood or building life skills. One aspect which the extension agents at the Clark County Extension Office focused on was budgeting while working. The program “It’s Your Reality” seemed to be the perfect fit to teach 8th grade students how to properly budget for life on their own while at the age of 25. Over 400 students at the Robert D. Campbell Junior High School were able to choose their
Author: Shonda Johnston
Major Program: Financial Education - General
The It's Your Reality Program, a financial management program implemented with 8th graders at Robert D. Campbell Junior High School, has been happening in Clark County for several years. It addresses the need for junior high school students to learn budgeting and financial management skills. The Clark County 4-H and FCS agents collaborated with the Youth Service Center Coordinator at RDC to implement this program on November 16th, 2021. Nearly 400 8th grade students participated in the
