Abound Credit Union’s financial education programs reached 1,848 students in 13 local schools during the 2019-2020 school year. The programs, offered in partnership with EVERFI, provided 100% online instruction during the pandemic to support hundreds of students and their teachers. This accessibility was critical as teachers across Kentucky transitioned their students to non-traditional instruction (NTI) in March.
Based on the latest EVERFI survey responses collected from teachers and students in May 2020, financial education has become increasingly relevant amid economic uncertainty. In fact, 99% of teachers and 90% of students say financial education is at least as relevant to them today as it was before coronavirus. Of the teachers that responded, 61% rate financial education as more relevant.
Abound Credit Union representatives Becky Ates, Executive Vice President, and Hollie Sexton, PR/Financial Education Professional, worked closely with teachers and parents throughout the 2019-2020 school year and continue to make preparations for next year to ensure financial education will continue. “Building financial knowledge and capability among our children today will reap so many benefits for Kentucky families and our communities in the future,” says Sexton. “It’s a privilege to work alongside Kentucky teachers and provide them with quality learning platforms, training, technical support and engagement to create smarter financial decision makers.”
In addition to the financial education and training provided for youth, Abound Credit Union offers free online learning tools and resources for adults of all ages at www.aboundcu.com.
