What
better way to get kids interested in learning about financial literacy than a
concert, pizza party, and free give-a-ways.
Taylor
High School DECA students hosted a Funding the Future Live event April 16 at
Taylor High School. Over 400 students attended the event where they learned
about the important topic of financial literacy. Some of the topics discussed
were saving, staying out of debt, investments, needs and wants, interest, and
so much more!
DECA
would like to thank our musical celebrity, the band GOODING, and our sponsor
Andrea Duda from Duda Weath Advisors of Raymond James, who enabled the students
to attend this event for free.
The
club would also like to thank the administration, maintenance crew, and the
teachers.
Students
were able to meet the band and get pictures, autographs, pins, stickers, T-shirts
while also questions they have about personal finance. Also during the event
students were given a chance to ask questions and those that asked a question
were given a free CD.
DECA
and marketing students Virginia Cole and Emily Polovino worked really hard
to make this event happen and are working hard to promote the topic of
financial literacy throughout our school.
FTF
Mission: "Funding the Future teaches kids the importance of smart
financial decisions, through live music, video, and an inspirational message
shared by a musical celebrity. Participants learn basic tools to make informed
life decisions and gain the discipline and confidence to see their own dreams
as possibilities."
