Session Objective
This free financial literacy session is for Indigenous youth ages 14 to 18 and covers key financial topics with an emphasis on group discussions and case studies.
Students will learn the value of setting sensible financial goals and how they can be achieved using budgeting, saving, and solutions to income challenges.
This session can be held virtually or in-person. and typically runs for 60 minutes with a 45-minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of Q&A.
Learning Outcomes
- setting goals to make dreams tangible and achievable
- defining the challenges of earning income, and discussing solutions
- the importance of budgeting and balancing spending with saving
- understanding the difference between needs and wants
- reinforcing knowledge through meaningful group discussions, activities, and case studies
Session Outline
- goal setting and understanding S.M.A.R.T. goals
- group activity – identifying S.M.A.R.T. goals
- earning income
- challenges and solutions
- budgeting and saving
- case study
- tools and resources
- Q&A
Learning Materials
- Case Studies
- SMART Goals Worksheet
- Sample Pay Statement
Session Level
Teens
Topics Covered
Goal Setting
Budgeting
Income
Who Should Attend
High school, Grades 10/11/12