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1 Apr 2022 • 2 min read

Accentra sponsors program to teach financial literacy to students of all ages

Financial literacy is knowing what finances are and how to spend, save and manage money effectively

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15 Feb 2022 • 5 min read

First Citizens National Bank and Banzai! Partner to Foster a Strong Foundation in Financial Education Among Children

For the past decade, First Citizens and its partner, Banzai!, have offered classes for kids and teens with curriculums that follow them until they graduate from high school.

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15 Feb 2022 • 2 min read

Banzai: Bringing Financial Education to the Classroom

Chances are you didn’t learn much about personal finance in school.

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3 Oct 2021 • 3 min read

Area schools discuss benefits of financial literacy programs

Area school districts are increasing their focus on financial literacy for middle and high school students, in part thanks to a Greylock Federal Credit Union sponsored program called Banzai.

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21 Sep 2021 • 3 min read

Schools Promote Financial Literacy Education Among Youth

Schools across the valley are encouraging financial education through curriculums such as Banzai and Next Gen Personal Finance

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7 Aug 2021 • 4 min read

Local bank, Banzai bring financial literacy to area students

First International Bank and Trust sponsors Banzai “to make partial of full remote learning in the wake of COVID-19 easier"

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30 Jul 2021 • 2 min read

Gaylord, JLAS students receive personal finance instruction from online program

In the Gaylord Community Schools and the Johannesburg Lewiston Area Schools (JLAS), students and teachers have free access to Banzai

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24 Jun 2021 • 2 min read

Students throughout Ottawa County learn financial literacy

Local educators are continuing to take advantage of new and innovative ways to offer remote learning opportunities

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1 Jun 2021 • 1 min read

Genisys Credit Union provides financial literacy education to Oakland County students

Through these online courses, students will be able to practice managing a budget, saving for a goal and dealing with unexpected financial pitfalls.

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28 May 2021 • 1 min read

Onalaska student wins Altra Foundation $10,000 Financial Education scholarship

The Altra Foundation Financial Education scholarship was available to high school students (grades 9-12), ages 13 and above. Applicants needed to complete various modules through their partnered Banzai! program, which is offered on Altra’s website or through teachers’ classrooms.

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20 May 2021 • 1 min read

Bank provides financial literacy resources locally

Students at 10 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.

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19 May 2021 • 1 min read

Community First Bank sponsors program for area schools

Since 2018, Community First Bank has worked with Banzai to build financial literacy in the Nebraska community by investing time, money, industry experience, and a variety of bank resources.

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