Overview

The Financial Literacy Workshop is a three-set program designed to help students understand the principles of money management and real-world financial decision-making. The first set introduces the basics of money, savings, and budgeting, where participants learn how to manage personal expenses and set financial goals. The second set focuses on smart spending, banking, and investments, including interactive activities that simulate real-life choices like handling a monthly allowance, using bank accounts, and making saving vs. spending decisions. The third set is about long-term planning and wealth creation, where participants explore concepts such as insurance, interest, and investment strategies, along with a gamified challenge to maximize returns on a given budget.

Learning Outcomes/Valuable Takeaways

• Understanding of the basics of money, budgeting, and financial goal setting

• Awareness of the importance of savings and disciplined money habits

• Knowledge of safe and smart spending choices in real-life scenarios

• Familiarity with the role of banks, digital payments, and basic financial tools

• Understanding of investment basics, risk vs. reward, and long-term planning

• Practical experience through activities simulating real-life financial decisions

• Ability to plan and manage a budget for short-term and long-term needs

• Awareness of financial independence and responsibility at an early age