PCCU provides financial literacy to local students, community
Thank you to Perfect Circle Credit Union for allowing our students to be able to participate in a great learning opportunity.
Originally posted on thecouriertimes.com and pal-item.com
Perfect Circle Credit Union is bringing financial literacy education to over 4,500 students and residents in Henry and Wayne County. Students at 20 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. At a time when a solid foundation of practical financial knowledge is critical, these resources will make a huge impact on users.
“Thank you to Perfect Circle Credit Union for allowing our students to be able to participate in a great learning opportunity,” says 8th grade teacher, Kim Dorsten at Seton Catholic High School. “The students have already completed a few lessons and are enjoying the discussions. We appreciate this program and feel that it is an exceptional tool to be able to add to our school courses.”
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. These resources are available at pccu.teachbanzai.com/wellness.
“Thanks to Perfect Circle Credit Union, 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.”
For five years, Perfect Circle Credit Union has worked with Banzai to build financial literacy in the Wayne and Henry County community by investing time, money, industry experience, and a variety of credit union 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 a Perfect Circle Credit Union 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 Indiana’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 pccu.teachbanzai.com or call 888-8-BANZAI.
For more information about Banzai visit teachbanzai.com
For more information about Perfect Circle Credit Union visit pccu.com