Below are workshop presentations given by partners at the 2010 MFEC Conference.
BizKid$
Presented by Heidi Knudson, Altana Federal Credit Union
An overview of the PBS show Biz Kid$, where kids teach kids about money and business. More information on Heidi Knudson and her use of the BizKid$ program can be found here.
Free to Choo$e
Presented by Claudine Maroon and Galen Amy, Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana
Describes the financial education course developed by CAP. Upon completion, participants are provided with a financial mentor and a line of credit from a partnering credit union. The course is designed to ensure that participants put into practice the financial skills learned in the course.
How to Host a Volunteer Income Tax Site
Presented by Wendi Castle, Internal Revenue Service
Details the eligibility requirements, approval process, and responsibilities for hosting a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. Also includes references to helpful resources and publications.
Train the Trainer
Presented by Jolene Bach, MFEC and Rural Dynamics, Inc.
Identifies the considerations that go into creating a great train-the-trainer session, as well as techniques to ensure audience engagement.
You and Your Money
Presented by Heidi Knudson, Altana Federal Credit Union
Describes a collaborative financial education program developed by a group of credit unions, offered to all members of those credit unions.
Choice and Chance Finance
Presented by Molly Rose Fehringer, First Interstate Foundation
Describes the board game developed to teach teenagers about personal finance, entrepreneurship, and the free market economy.
Choices, Choices, Choices
Presented by Karen Smith, Montana Credit Unions for Community Development.
Surveys topics and methods in financial education and lists programs and resources for different topics.
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