Financial Literacy Events
Financial Literacy Series for High School Students Brought to you by Lakehead University & CFEE
Lakehead University and the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) have teamed up to present a series of financial webinars to high school students and their families. Webinars have been developed to target students transitioning into post-secondary education. Topics include 'How to Pay for School', 'Living a Financially Healthy Life', and 'How to Manage Debt & Credit'.
Registration is Required.
Fall Events
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Spring Events
Financial Literacy Presentation
Lakehead University is offering Financial Literacy Programming Presentations to elementary, senior elementary and high school students in Grade 6, Grade 8 and Grade 10. The presentation highlights the importance of math, money management, decision-making & budgeting as essential steps in planning, saving and succeeding in reaching financial goals. If you are interested in booking a presentation, select the grade type from the options below. Presentations can be booked virtually (within Simcoe County & Northwestern Ontario) or delivered in-person (to Thunder Bay Area).
Grade 6
The Grade 6 Financial Literacy Presentation focuses on the fundamentals of managing money, wants vs. needs and budgets.
The presentation is approximately 30 minutes with a 20-minute Interactive Classroom Game, where students will reinforce their learning by participating in an activity that helps them understand managing money and using a budget.
Grade 8
The Grade 8 Financial Literacy Presentation focuses on the fundamentals of managing money, taxes, interest and budget.
The presentation is approximately 25-30 minutes with a 15–20-minute Interactive Classroom Game, where students will reinforce their learning by participating in an activity that helps them understand loans, interest and saving their money.
Grade 10
The Grade 10 Financial Literacy Presentation focuses on needs vs. wants, goal setting, budgets & percentages, borrowing money, starting a financial plan and options for saving.
The presentation is approximately 30 minutes with a 30-minute Interactive Classroom Game, where students will reinforce their learning by participating in an interactive game.
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Lakehead is proud to be offering our Lakehead Financial Advocate program again in 2022-2023. In order to earn the Lakehead & CFEE Financial Advocate badge, you must participate in at least 4 out of 5 Help! Managing Your Money on Campus financial literacy workshops offered in the 2023 Fall semester.
The cumulative knowledge gained by attending these sessions and further adherence to the topics covered represent the foundation of financial health and stability.
Resources
Check out the resources below for additional information on programs and resources that might be available to you!