Upcoming Program Dates and Locations.
The Young Women’s Financial Network (YWFN) is a not-for-profit organization. Our objective is to present an innovative program to educate young women in the area of finance. Open to young women from ages
14-18, students join a two-year program. A one-week course is held each summer. Having completed Part I of the program, participants can then proceed to Part II of the program the following summer.
"Our goal is to create a community of financially astute women who will then empower future generations."
SUMMER WORKSHOPS TO PREPARE YOUNG WOMEN FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS:
At YWFN Summer Financial Workshops you will learn:
- how to spend wisely,
- how to budget your money,
- how to make sound banking and other financial decisions,
- and how to invest money for a prosperous future.
This fun hands-on program includes trips to financial institutions, and to a bank/credit union where participants will be provided with an opportunity to open a savings account with a $5.00 donation. Additionally participants will visit a car dealer and learn important financial information from business and
financial professionals. The Young Women's Financial Network's mission is to ensure that every participant gains a sound education in personal finance - one that will benefit her for years to come.
PREPARE YOUR DAUGHTER FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
Did you know that according to the National Endowment for Financial
Education, last year alone, American teenagers spent over $172 billion - a staggering figure! Is it not imperative then that we teach young women sound fiscal habits of how to manage their money and how to become financially responsible?
"I learned about interest rates, how credit cards are targeted toward teens, how to read the fine print, the role of money in society and much more. I am much more aware of financial information. Excellent workshops."
- JD
The Curriculum for Year One Includes: Week One Program 14th July - 18th July, 2008
Day One: Budgeting - Your Tool to Balance Savings & Spending
Day Two: Banking - Essential information on the “Benefits” and “Costs” of Banking
- Morning: Visit Bristol County Savings Bank - opening an account
- Afternoon: Visit NationsHeritage Federal Credit Union
Day Three: Credit Card Wisdom - Strategies for Managing Credit Effectively
Financial Trouble Case Studies: Financial Difficulties income criteria.
& Solutions
Day Four: Consumer Privacy - Identity Theft and Privacy Issues
Day Five: Car Loans & Insurance - Legal and Financial Responsibilities of Buying, Maintaining, Insuring and Operating a Vehicle. Visiting Cerrone Dealership to learn the intricacies of purchasing and financing an automobile.
The Curriculum for Year Two Includes: Week Two Program 21st July - 25th Jul,y 2008
Day One: Introduction to Savings - Learning the Difference Between Savings and Investments & Investments, Team Stock Challenge
Day Two: Investment Strategies - Learning how to invest. Starting a Portfolio:
- What is a portfolio?
- How to create a portfolio.
- How to read the financial dailies/weeklies.
- How do people trade?
Day Three: Retirement Planning and Insurance - Protecting your future.
Day Four: Possible Visit to Boston Stock Exchange - Learning About Careers in Finance. See the Investment World in Action.
Day Five: Week in Review - Do it Yourself or Delegate? Stock Challenge Award Presentation.
Space fills quickly. Call today to register your daughter: 508.695.7899
