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Y-Fi, Youth Finance Event

Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (ET)

Columbia, MD

Y-Fi, Youth Finance Event

Registration Information

Type End     Quantity
Admission - One Adult Mar 31, 2012 Free  
Admission - One Student Mar 31, 2012 Free  
Donation to Y-Fi Event (Optional) Mar 31, 2012 Enter amount ($)

Event Details

                                                                        

 


TAKE THE Y-FI CHALLENGE:  PUT YOUR MONEY SKILLS TO THE TEST!

Join makingCHANGE and Junior Achievement of Central Maryland for Y-Fi, a Youth Finance event, on Saturday, March 31st, 2012,  from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Money Matters Fair, Howard County Library System, East Columbia Branch.  This free activity is designed for youth ages 12-18 and their parents or guardians.  Drop in for a 60-90 minute, “real life” simulation of financial planning, goal setting and decision making experiences.

During this interactive event, students will:

·         Receive a career, find out how much the job pays, and stretch their paychecks to cover all of their expenses.

·         Go “shopping” and stick to a budget as they make choices on transportation, housing, utilities, food, clothing and much, much more!

·         Watch out for an “Unlucky Chance” card which could wreak havoc on their monthly budget.

Younger students will gain an appreciation of the tough financial choices adults have to make each day. Older students will learn how career, education and spending choices can have a direct impact on their success. Families will learn how to support each other in making earning, spending and saving choices.

 Follow us on facebook, www.facebook.com/YFiChallenge.  For questions about the event, email info@makingchangecenter.org or call 410-446-8635. 

When & Where


6600 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045

Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (ET)


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Hosted By

makingCHANGE - A Financial Wellness Center and Junior Achievement of Central MD



makingCHANGE is dedicated to developing and delivering financial education programs that help individuals create their own financial success story. We focus on teaching people the financial education skills they need in a way that encourages lasting behavioral change. Our online and in-person programs are offered in schools, human service agencies, and businesses. Contact us to learn more about empowering people to Control their money... and Change their life! www.markingchangecenter.org       

 

Junior Achievement of Central Maryland is dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. Through a dedicated volunteer network, Junior Achievement provides in-school and after-school programs for kindergarten to grade twelve students which focus on work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Founded in 1957, the non-profit organization now serves more than 20,000 students each year throughout Central Maryland. For more information, visit www.jamaryland.org