Extension
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| 2056 - Securing Financial Stability (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2056.1) | 75 |
Number of those who gained knowledge related to financial management |
| 2056.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge on how to manage/address current economic events facing myself (as an individual), my family, business or farming operation |
| 2056.3) | 0 |
Number of those who reported being better able to recognize employment opportunities in today’s workforce |
| 2056.4) | 75 |
Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and debt) |
| 2056.5) | 0 |
Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help me set future goals |
| 2056.6) | 0 |
Number who reported increased or maintaining savings or a long term investment/financial plan |
| 2056.7) | 0 |
Number of those who made informed financial decisions regarding their business/farming operation |
| 2056.8) | 0 |
Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security |
| 2056.9) | 0 |
Number of those reporting that their county/community has enhanced its local economic base by creating new or improving existing small businesses |
| 2056.10) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported that their county/community has implemented strategies to promote vibrant downtowns |
| 2056.11) | 0 |
Number of those reporting that their county/community has become more successful at diversifying its economic base including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and the service sector |
Author: Rebecca Miller
Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)
More kids are heading off to college and do not know how to manage their money and find themselves in debt. According to a community needs assessment done in Bell County, several community members and the Bell County Cooperative Extension Council felt financial/money management classes should be taught to high school students in our area. Using the Where Does Your Money Go and Building a Healthy, Wealthy Future curriculum, the Bell County FCS Agent teamed up with the Bell County High Schoo
