A great way for your credit union to introduce youth to
the basics of managing their money!
Your Money’s Worth™ financial
education program is designed to give youth essential information
about managing their finances and an appreciation for financial
goal setting. The program can be delivered to schools and
youth groups in your community. Modules include: Money Basics,
Using Your Money and Saving, Borrowing and Investing.
The credit union Your Money’s Worth™
Kit includes:
• Facilitator’s guide
• Sample copy of participant workbook*
• Sample copy of Budget and Working Budget booklets**
• CD containing PowerPoint Presentation and handouts
• Your Money’s Worth™ bookmark*
* Participant workbooks and bookmarks may
be ordered once you are subscribed to offer the program.
** Budget Book and The Working Budget are
available through Canadian Credit Union Central.
The program is based on an instructor participation style.
This means the credit union will assume the role of “instructor”
for the presentation. Information is provided in a structured
manner:
• Asking questions and ensuring active participation
through discussion
• Workbook exercises
• Technology
• Role play demonstrating loan application process
Credit unions may wish to break the program up and deliver
separate sessions by module.
Benefits to the credit union:
• Attract youth to your credit union
• Develop informed, educated future members
• Create and foster relationship between credit
union and youth in your community
• Enhance your image and presence in the community
• Give credit union staff facilitation experience
and an introduction to youth in your community
Benefits to members:
• Help youth develop the financial skills they
need to become successful adults
• Show the importance of financial goals at any
age
• Provide practical solutions for everyday money
management
• Explain credit and demonstrate the loan application
process
• Deliver financial information in a relaxed, fun
and conversational style
