Bank offers financial literacy resources to students
Thanks to American National Bank and Trust Company, area students will now have access to a wide array of courses and resources designed to help prepare them for our increasingly complex world
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American National Bank and Trust Company is bringing financial literacy education to more 860 students and residents in several counties in Virginia and North Carolina.
Students at 13 schools and the surrounding community will now have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of their home or classroom using any internet-enabled device.
Through the Banzai online courses, students try out managing a budget, saving for a goal, and dealing with unexpected financial pitfalls. Teachers are able to easily monitor and grade student progress remotely. Other resources, which include articles, calculators, and personalizable Coach sessions, explain everything from the basics of filing your taxes to how health insurance works.
“Thanks to American National Bank and Trust Company, area students will now have access to a wide array of courses and resources designed to help prepare them for our increasingly complex world,” says Morgan Vandagriff, co-founder of Banzai. “We wouldn't be able to provide these tools without their support.”
American National Bank and Trust Company has worked with Banzai to build financial literacy in the community by investing time, money, industry experience, and a variety of bank resources. Now, they’re taking their commitment to education a step further. Through their help, students have access to Banzai learning tools, virtual or in-classroom presentations from an American National Bank and Trust Company expert, and even class visits to a branch to see it all in person.
Banzai resources are used by over 75,000 teachers across the U.S. These educational tools align with North Carolina and Virginia’s state curriculum requirements, making the program a fun way for students to gain vital skills and an ideal way for anyone in the community to increase their financial literacy. After finishing the Banzai courses, users will know how to track where their money is and what it’s for, recognize financial trade-offs, and plan for a financially sound future.
Teachers interested in using Banzai can visit amnb.teachbanzai.com or call 888-8-BANZAI. For more information about Banzai, visit teachbanzai.com.
For more information about American National Bank and Trust Company visit amnb.com