Overview of Programs

Financial Beginnings offers a variety of programs serving youth, educators, and the community at large. Program categories include Youth, General Education & Outreach, and Advocacy.


Youth Programs

Financial Beginnings offers distinctive programs for:

  • Elementary school students
  • Middle school students
  • High school students
  • Young adults

    • Each program provides age-specific curriculum and teaches youth how to adeptly navigate banking, credit and insurance industries; actively participate in these industries; and responsibly manage their personal finances.


    General Education & Outreach

    Teacher Training
    The first of its kind in Oregon, the Teacher Training program will giving Oregon educators the tools and knowledge they need to teach financial literacy to students in lieu of or to complement Financial Beginnings' school and youth programs.


    Advocacy

    Financial Beginnings also functions as a general advocacy organization, working to spread the larger message of personal financial responsibility and the importance of individuals playing an educated and active role in their financial future. To this effect, Financial Beginnings provides Community Panels about new financial reforms and credit card legislations as well as a variety of events and media campaigns during National Financial Literacy month, recognized in April.


    "Two weeks ago I didn't know what to do about my future. The thought of supporting myself intimidated me. But now that I have completed the Financial Beginnings program I have a much clearer understanding of banking, savings, insurance and credit."
      - Student Participant