Pathway’s Free Youth Financial Program, Grades 8-12
The Youth Financial Program offers the tools needed for life-long financial success. In this 18-week program, students are taught by subject matter experts and will receive guidance from financial coaches representing some of the top businesses in the metropolitan area and beyond. Participants will learn how to build the financial mindset that leads to wise money decisions, develop good habits related to their money, and prepare for the financial responsibilities of being an adult. Preparing for financial success means:
18-Week Personal Finance Training and Education
Our program includes the following primary (9-weeks) topics and more:
✓ Develop critical thinking and decision-making skills in financial contexts.
✓ Explore the importance of career choice and the relationship between income,
taxes, and expenses.
✓ Create a budget considering needs versus wants that includes savings goals and
emergency funds.
✓ Compare sources of consumer credit such as credit cards and loans and examine
the risks and benefits of borrowing.
✓ Analyze personal financial risks, insurance, and how individuals can protect
themselves from others misusing personal information.
✓ Explain how the rates of return on investing instruments are influenced by buyers
and sellers in markets.
✓ Communicate financial logic to others and develop a plan for the future
Our Volunteers
MAKE AN IMPACT TODAY with Youth Grades 8-12!
Volunteer for Pathway’s Youth Financial Program
The Youth Financial Program is a 5-week program for high school students grades 9-12. There are three opportunities to volunteer. Please note all volunteers must be local to the KC Metro area.
- Instructor
- Attend required training – (2 hours)
- 5-week commitment, minimum of 1 day/week
- Coach
- Attend required training – (1 hour)
- 1-3 students
- 2 classes, 3-month commitment
- Subject Matter Expert Guest Speaker
- Available in-person
- Attend 1 speaker event
Click on the button below to register for our next available volunteer training session.
