Upcoming Programs:
Teens Mean Business
Youth
Communications
Chicago,
IL, Open to the Public
Date TBD,
4:30 to 6:00pm; Meetings held monthly on alternate
Mondays at 4:30 – email for a schedule and locations for
future meetings
Publication
available at a number of local sites as well as on the
EAC website (link to resource page here)
Teens Mean
Business is a by teens for teens business publication
that highlight financial, entrepreneurship and business
stories for teens. This by teens for teens publication
is produced in the Chicago area. Applications for
internships are still available. Teen interns write,
produce, research and manage this publication with
financial and journalism mentors.
Offered in Partnership with Youth
Communications/Supported in part through a grant from
CRA International & HSBC – North America.
Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real World
April 12,
Saturday, 1 - 2:30 p.m
Champaign
Public Library - Main Library, Robeson Pavilion, Room
A/B
Champaign,
IL.
Open to the
Public
Setting
financial goals, paying bills, budgeting, saving, and
building a good credit record … What is managing your
money like in the ‘real world’? Find out from people who
know! During “Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real
World,” teens ages 13 through 18 will receive real world
financial education information from recent high school
graduates. They'll also learn by doing as they track
their spending, set financial goals and prepare their
own budget.
Sponsored by Busey Bank.
Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real World
April 23, 7
- 8:30 pm
Schaumburg
Public Library
130 S.
Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 60193
RSVP/Visitor Contact: Information Desk (847) 923-3347
Open to the
Public (high school students - grades 9 through 12;
interested parents and teachers also welcome)
Setting
financial goals, paying bills, budgeting, saving, and
building a good credit record … What is managing your
money like in the ‘real world’? Find out from people who
know! During “Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real
World,” teens will receive real world financial
education information from recent high school graduates.
They'll also learn by doing as they track their
spending, set financial goals and prepare their own
budget.
Sponsored by MB Financial
Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real World
April 24th, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Woodson
Regional Library, 9525 South Halsted St. Auditorium
Chicago,
IL, Open to the Public
RSVP/Visitor contact: (312) 747-6921
Setting
financial goals, paying bills, budgeting, saving, and
building a good credit record … What is managing your
money like in the ‘real world’? Find out from people who
know! During “Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real
World,” teens ages 13 through 18 will receive real world
financial education information from recent high school
graduates. They'll also learn by doing as they track
their spending, set financial goals and prepare their
own budget.
Sponsored by HSBC – North America
Teens Mean Business Special Presentation
Harold
Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St., Video
Theater, Lower Level, Chicago, IL, Open to the Public
April 24th,
4:30 to 5:30pm;
RSVP/Visitor Contact: (312) 745-3941 or via email to:
teenvolume@chipublib.org.
Ever wanted
to learn about journalism? Interested in finding out
more about business or investing? Youth
Communication/New Expression and the Economic Awareness
Council are partnering with the Chicago Public Library
to tell you more about how teens are making a difference
by creating Teens Mean Business, a magazine about
financial subjects written for teens by teens. Learn
more about how you can be a part of this fun and
informative initiative! (Teen interns are paid and
coached by mentors who help them write and research
their articles.) Find out more about business and
finance from special teen and professional guests!
Teens Mean
Business is a by teens for teens business publication
that highlight financial, entrepreneurship and business
stories for teens. This by teens for teens publication
is produced in the Chicago area. Applications for
internships are still available. Teen interns write,
produce, research and manage this publication with
financial and journalism mentors. Publication available
at a number of local sites as well as on the EAC website
(see Resource Page).
Offered in Partnership with Youth
Communications/Supported in part through a grant from
HSBC – North America as well as other corporate donors
and foundations.
Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real World
May 10th,
Time TBD
Scholarship
Chicago
Chicago,
IL
Invitation
Only
Setting
financial goals, paying bills, budgeting, saving, and
building a good credit record … What is managing your
money like in the ‘real world’? Find out from people who
know! During “Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real
World,” teens ages 13 through 18 will receive real world
financial education information from recent high school
graduates. They'll also learn by doing as they track
their spending, set financial goals and prepare their
own budget.
Sponsored by Midwest Bank
Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real World (Plano
High School and Sandwich High School)
Plano
High School
Plano,
IL
Date TBD
Sandwich
High School
Sandwich,
IL
Date TBD
Will you be
ready to manage your finances after graduation? Plano
High School students find out in this interactive
financial education program for teens. Using video clips
and survey information, students learn from the
real-life financial management experiences of recent
high school graduates. Then students try out skills as
they set financial goals; track their spending; prepare
a budget; & learn to build a positive credit record.
Sponsored by Old Second Bank
Get
Real: Financial Decisions in the Real World
Hinsdale
Central High School
Hinsdale,
IL
Riverside
Brookfield High School
Riverside,
IL
February 25th;
Other Dates TBD
Will you be
ready to manage your finances after graduation? Plano
High School students find out in this interactive
financial education program for teens. Using video clips
and survey information, students learn from the
real-life financial management experiences of recent
high school graduates. Then students try out skills as
they set financial goals; track their spending; prepare
a budget; & learn to build a positive credit record.
Sponsored by Hinsdale Bank and Trust & Riverside Bank
Financial Decisions in the Real World/Just In Case:
Emergency Preparedness
Hinsdale
Central High School
Hinsdale,
IL
April Date
TBD
Job loss,
divorce, illness, injury … 90% of individuals who
declare bankruptcy have experienced a major negative
life event. How can young adults protect themselves?
Hinsdale High School students explore the importance of
emergency savings and insurance in this hands-on
program.
Sponsored by Hinsdale Bank & Trust
Recent
Programs:
Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real World
Plano
High School
Plano,
IL
Sandwich
High School
Sandwich,
IL
November,
2007
Will you be
ready to manage your finances after graduation? Plano
High School students find out in this interactive
financial education program for teens. Using video clips
and survey information, students learn from the
real-life financial management experiences of recent
high school graduates. Then students try out skills as
they set financial goals; track their spending; prepare
a budget; & learn to build a positive credit record.
Sponsored by Old Second Bank,
Member FDIC
Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real World
Chicago
Public Library - Woodson Regional Library
Chicago,
IL
Chicago
Public Library - Harold Washington Library Center
Chicago,
IL
October -
November, 2007
Setting
financial goals, paying bills, budgeting, saving, and
building a good credit record … What is managing your
money like in the ‘real world’? Find out from people who
know! During “Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real
World,” teens ages 13 through 18 will receive real world
financial education information from recent high school
graduates. They'll also learn by doing as they track
their spending, set financial goals and prepare their
own budget.
Sponsored by HSBC – North America,
Member FDIC
Get Real: Financial Decisions in the Real World
Hinsdale
Central High School
Hinsdale,
IL
Riverside
Brookfield High School
Riverside,
IL
November,
2007
Get Real:
Financial Decisions in the Real World
Will you be
ready to manage your finances after graduation? Hinsdale
Central High School students find out in this
interactive financial education program for teens. Using
video clips and survey information, students learn from
the real-life financial management experiences of recent
high school graduates. Then students try out skills as
they set financial goals; track their spending; prepare
a budget; & learn to build a positive credit record.
Sponsored by Hinsdale Bank and Trust/Riverside Bank,
Members FDIC
For more information
about these and other programs, contact the EAC at
info@econcouncil.org
