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MICHIGAN COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION

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Ushering in the first generation of financially literate girls and increasing the number of women working in finance.

Invest In Girls works with schools, community organizations, corporations and foundations to provide financial literacy programming to young girls.

Our Corporate Partners are integral to the success of our program. They provide role models, open their doors to our girls in the form of industry trips and work tirelessly to support our program. They believe in our mission and work with us to ensure that all girls have access to a financial education.

FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS COURSES

Invest in Girls offers a financial foundations curriculum tailored to teens, so they can feel confident about money matters. Each course takes place virtually and is free to attend.
SPRING SESSION REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

PART 1: BE THE CFO OF YOUR LIFE

In this introductory course, students will learn the basics of personal finance. Topics to be covered include:

Creating a budget
Using credit cards
Understanding interest rates
Paying taxes
Careers in finance

SPRING 2024 SESSION
Workshop dates - (Wednesdays)
8pm - 9pm
January 17 - March 6
or
Workshop dates - (Tues & Thurs)
7pm - 8pm
January 30 - February 20
or
Workshop dates - (Tues & Thurs)
8pm - 9pm
January 30 - February 20

PART 2: BE THE CIO OF YOUR LIFE

After completing part 1, students are invited to attend part 2 to learn the basics of investing. Topics to be covered include:

Saving vs. investing
Stocks, bonds, and funds
Building an investment portfolio

SPRING 2024 SESSION
Workshop dates - (Wednesdays)
7pm - 8pm
January 17 - March 6
or
Workshop dates - (Tues & Thurs)
7pm - 8pm
January 30 - February 20

PART 3: BE THE CEO OF YOUR FUTURE

Part 3 is open to students who have completed part 1 or part 2 of the financial foundation series. Topics to be covered include:

Interviewing and negotiating skills
How to present yourself in the workplace
Building your financial safety net

SPRING 2024 SESSION
Workshop dates - (Wednesdays)
8pm - 9pm
January 17 - March 6

PART 4: EXPLORING FINANCE    

The 8-week Exploring Finance course from Invest in Girls is an online program that features successful women working in the finance industry showcasing what’s possible for you in the world of work. Learn about the broad spectrum of careers in finance in an 8-week online program led by professional women in investment banking, corporate finance, portfolio management, venture capital, and more. This program is for any high school student who identifies as a girl and has taken either our CFO course or has other financial literacy coursework.

SPRING 2024 SESSION
Workshop dates - (Mondays)
7pm - 9pm or 9pm - 11pm
January 15 - March 4


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Contact Information:
Michigan Council on Economic Education
12642 Beresford Dr.
Sterling Heights, MI 48313

derek@michiganecon.org
Office: 248.939.4995


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