ASHER SCHOOL
Financial Literacy Fair
Join us for a Financial Reality Fair at Asher Gymnasium
May 16th from 9-11am
Simulates One Month of Independent Adult Living!
Student Experience:
Choose a job, get a starting salary with deductions
Are assigned a credit score
Actively make spending decisions at lifestyle stations led by credit union and community volunteers
Borrow and save at the credit union
Balance their budget in order to live within their means
Visit a financial counselor to explore ways to improve their financial future
Fun and fast-paced!
Make a lasting impact and improve the financial understanding of teens.
Expense Tracking and Budgeting
Lifestyle Choices
Credit Union Financial Advice
Student Feedback:
“This reality fair really helped! Now I can set a good goal for myself!”
“You guys made me realize how important it is to save money”
“A budget is important so you know how much you can spend each month”
“I learned you can’t get everything you want”
Teacher and Credit Union Volunteer Feedback:
“I loved the feedback from the students at the end; they really seemed to get it!”
“The experience was a challenge for the kids. They loved the opportunity
to make decisions for themselves”