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| 2056 - Financial Education - General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.1) | 231 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge related to financial management |
| 2056.2) | 115 |
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) | 15 |
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) | 58 |
Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money |
| 2056.3) | 0 |
Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help set future goals |
| 2056.9) | 15 |
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) | 3 |
Number of individuals who took action toward implementing at least one estate planning strategy in regard to the subject matter presented |
Author: Christy Stearns
Major Program: Financial Education - General
The Clinton County Cooperative Extension Service sponsored Adulting 101: Your Guide to Life Hacks for 93 high school seniors. The program targeted life skills to aid in the transition to college or the workforce. Students were able to practice life skills such as cooking, laundry & sewing, basic auto maintenance, money management, and job readiness. Prior to the program, 70% of students indicated average/good knowledge of the topics presented. Evaluations indicated that students gained the m
