We were excited to kick off our new Adulting 101 program with Woodlawn High School! First Financial volunteers had a blast and were excited to help 100 students navigate through the budgeting simulation.
Adulting 101 takes students through one month of the life of a working adult. Each student receives a “Life Scenario” that includes a career with associated salary, their family situation (married, single, children, etc.), and potentially any student loans needed for their careers. Then, the students will visit various stations that represent budgeting choices such as housing, transportation, childcare (if necessary), health insurance, groceries, entertainment, and more!
Our volunteers helped the students navigate these choices and work towards living their best lives with the scenarios they have been given. Of course, just like the real world, they also had to navigate speedbumps along the way!
The program is a great opportunity for students to learn financial wellness skills that they can use now and navigate their financial future responsibly. Understanding the power of budgeting can play an important role in achieving their life goals!
Check out the photo gallery below for more photos from the event.
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