Junior Achievement of Southern California : As JA Finance Park is into its second year of operation, we are excited to report that over 8,000 students are expected to visit the facility this year! The need for financial literacy education is clear, now more than ever, and teachers across Southern California are heeding the call as they deliver the in-class JA Finance Park curriculum. Your participation is needed during the culminating experience at JA Finance Park. We are looking for both individuals and company volunteer groups. As a volunteer, you will work with a small group of students as they become "adults for the day"and experience the realities of creating and maintaining a personal monthly budget. To volunteer register: https://secure.imodules.com/s/1019/index.aspx?sid=1019&pgid=589&cid=1174&gid=1&
Junior Achievement of Northern California: In April and May, the Junior Achievement of Napa County will bring a new unique financial planning program to 57 classrooms at Napa, Calistoga, Vintage, and New Tech high schools. This five session program will teach skills in:· Personal budgeting, financial choices & setting goal· Saving & investing· Responsible credit management· Avoiding identity theft· Understanding the uses of insurance
If you have expertise in any of the above mentioned areas, and would like more information on how to volunteer, contact Kathie Blanchette at (925) 465-1073 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . By donating a small amount of your time, you will help local 11th & 12th graders stay on-track when they enter the real world.