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TeenRich™
The American Consumer Council is pleased to introduce
TeenRich™ – our 2012 Financial Literacy
program and curriculum for teens. We look forward to working with our corporate
and financial institution partners to help educate a new generation of American
consumers on how to make money, save and spend their hard-earned dollars!
ACC offers three options relating to TeenRich™:
1. The TeenRich™ Train-the-Trainer
Workshop for Educators. This workshop consists of a one-day program hosted by
ACC in partnership with its network of credit unions and financial partners.
Workshop participants will also receive a certificate of completion from the
American Consumer Council and its university sponsor. There is no cost to
educators to attend this workshop; however, space is limited and advance
registration is required.
2. Certification Course in TeenRich™. This 8-module on-line course is designed
to certify educators in teaching a comprehensive TeenRich™ program to teens
(Grades 7-12). It consists of 8 modules that educators can complete over a
two-week period and be certified by ACC’s university partner. Graduates will
receive a TeenRich™ Certificate in Financial Literacy from ACC and its
university partner. Tuition for the certification course is $295. Graduates will
have access to downloading all course materials for their students at a 50 %
discount.
3. TeenRich™ Course Materials. Educators may purchase the TeenRich™ 8-module
course and download all course materials for their students. The package
includes: Teacher’s Guide for all 8 lessons; Student Activities for each lesson;
and, Power Point presentations for each lesson. Educators who have completed the
Certificate in Financial Literacy from ACC and its university partner, will
receive a 50% discount on all materials they order.
2012 TeenRich™ Lesson Plan:
1. ACC’s 2012 TeenRich™ includes the following lessons:
2. How to Make SMART Financial Decisions
3. How to Make Money, Save Money, Invest Money and Spend Money
4. How to Budget My Money and Not Buy Everything You Want or is Advertised
5. Financial Independence: Living on My Own
6. The Art of Making Smart Purchases: Cars, Electronics, Clothes, Pets and Homes
7. The Art of Managing My Credit and Credit Cards
8. Seven Ways to Avoid Financial Pitfalls and Money Troubles
9. Consumer Privacy and Awareness Issues
To Participate in ACC’s 2012 TeenRich™:
Credit Unions:
ACC is pleased to partner with a network of credit unions across the United
States. If your credit union would like to host an on-site TeenRich™
train-the-trainer event for educators, please contact ACC at:
info@americanconsumercouncil.org
Educators and School Districts:
If you are a teacher, school administrator, or work for a school district, we
look forward to teaching you how to deliver ACC’s 2012 TeenRich™ at no cost.
Please contact us at: info@americanconsumercouncil.org
Corporations:
If your company would like to join ACC as a partner in presenting ACC’s 2012
TeenRich™, please contact us at:
info@americanconsumercouncil.org |
