Morehouse College Federal TRIO Program - Winter 2024 - Spring 2025

Description

Welcome to the Financial Literacy and Emotional Intelligence Training Program presented by Mindset Coach Kenny Brown and Vibe Tribe University. This program covers six (6) sessions and includes Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum related to Financial Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, and Mindfulness. Each session is approximately 2 hours and presented by SEL Experts, Coaches, and Instructors.

The Financial Literacy and Emotional Intelligence Training Program program provides a structured yet flexible approach to teaching financial literacy through the lens of emotional intelligence, equipping teens with practical money management skills, breathing techniques, and emotional insight for long-term success. an exciting interactive exploration of the concepts of money. This standards-aligned, cross-curricular program is designed to promote personal financial education in students grades 9 through 12 and young adults aged 18 to 20. Money Smart provides a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate program for each student to build an understanding of key financial concepts.

• Six Lessons with hands-on, cross-curricular activities that engage ninth- through twelfth-grade students and young adults aged 18 to 20 in understanding the importance of financial literacy and emotional intelligence.
• Teacher Presentation Slides, which provide helpful visuals, challenge exercises, reflective prompts to support the activities in each lesson, as well as fill-in charts to support the activities in each lesson
• A Student Guide with handouts, worksheets, and resources that let students explore the topics covered in each lesson and apply their new knowledge
• A Parent/Caregiver Guide with information about topics being covered in class, conversation starters, online and literary sources, along with conversation starters and family activities to try together.

Each lesson promotes real-world connections through student-centered learning experiences and aligns to the following education standards and learning outcomes, including Common Core State Standards in mathematics and English Language Arts.

• Financial Literacy Jump$tart Standards
• English Language Arts Common Core State Standards
• Mathematics Common Core State Standards
• National Standards for Financial Literacy by the Council for Economic Education
• Partnership for 21st Century Skills

The financial skills gained in this course will arm students with the confidence needed to succeed in life, regardless of their plans after graduation. Modules are designed to address goal setting, financial statements, careers, saving and investing, credit and loans, insurance and retirement planning. Lessons include:

• Financial Decision-Making with Emotional Awareness
• Saving & Goal Setting with Emotional Motivation
• Mindful Spending & Needs vs. Wants
• Emotional Triggers in Money Management
• Investing Basics & Managing Risk
• Credit & Debt Management with Emotional Control

In-Person Instruction

Cost - Free