A team of Greater Bank employees have again been enlisted to teach the important life skills of financial literacy to high school students across the state.
The 22 Greater Bank Financial Literacy Ambassadors will link with ambassadors from the University of Newcastle to deliver the Fundamentals of Financial Literacy Program across terms three and four, developed through a partnership between the two organisations.
The program harnesses the strength of the University’s theoretical background with the application of Greater Bank’s practical, real-world experience to provide students with essential financial skills for life.
Students receive the latest information on how community attitudes and people's relationships to money are changing, as well as financial topics simple strategies on saving, reducing debt and how to avoid being scammed.
The four-week program is delivered to schools across the Hunter, Central Coast, Central West, South Coast and North Coast regions of NSW, however, the capacity for online delivery means the program can be made available across more regions.
The Greater Bank Ambassadors came together at the University of Newcastle’s NUspace Campus recently for training on the latest course content and strategies around effectively delivering content in the classroom.
Delivering the program across the New England Region is Greater Bank’s Tamworth Branch Manager and Financial Literacy Ambassador, Steph Brown.
“I have always had a strong interest in financial planning and counselling,” Steph explained.
“When Greater Bank announced the creation of the Finance Academy, I knew instantly that it was something I wanted to become involved in.
“The program not only aligns with my interests, but I also know how important it is to ensure young people have the right knowledge before they step into the real world, and to avoid the mistakes that I, as a lender, see on a regular basis.
“I was lucky to have parents who taught me the fundamental financial skills required to go out into the real world, but some of my peers weren’t as fortunate and I have watched some of them struggle with debt ever since.
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Financial literacy for younger students on offer at University
A Primary School version of Greater Bank’s Financial Literacy program is set to feature as part of the University of Newcastle’s Children’s University on Campus program later this month.
More than 500 Primary School students from across the Hunter and Central Coast are expected to visit the University’s NUspace, Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses from 20 to 27 June as part of the discovery of new learning experiences outside of the classroom.
Among the range of workshops on offer will be the opportunity for students to learn some of the fundamentals of financial literacy from the Junior Financial Literacy Program that will be delivered by University of Newcastle students.
