Financial Literacy

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Financial Literacy

We believe that everyone, young and old, should have a strong understanding about how to be financially responsible.

Scroll down to see a few of the visits we've done that promote Financial Literacy!

Are you involved with a school, after-school program, or other youth group?
 
Rocky Credit Union works with Each One Teach One, a Canadian company that provides the material so that we can teach Financial Literacy Workshops. We offer over 15 workshop topics, such as basic budgeting, basic banking, and building good credit! These workshops can be adapted to fit the needs of your age group, whether they are Pre-Kindergarten or High School age. 

Email us at community@rockycu.com for more information, or to set up a workshop for your group!

Community Connections Child Care Centre

RCU happily hosted a group of Community Connections kids for a tour of our branch. Staff members showed them our coin rolling and counting machines, the teller stations, and the inside of the vault. The children learned about safety deposit boxes, the types of currency we keep on-hand, and the different types of bank accounts people can get.

École Rocky Elementary School

RCU went to École Rocky Elementary School to teach 4th grade students about the importance of proper money management. The students practiced making sound financial choices and learned about earning, spending, sharing, and saving money.

Rocky Christian School

RCU visited Rocky Christian School to teach 6th and 7th grade students how to avoid personal debt. The students learned to identify their wants and needs, practiced creating balanced budgets, and discovered how wealth can grow through wise investments.

Charlotte Small Elementary School

RCU went to Charlotte Small Elementary School to teach 5th and 6th grade students about creating a business model. The students had the opportunity to come up with their own idea for a business and then learn about how debt, interest rates, costs, pricing, and marketing could play a role in their business.

Pioneer Seniors Centre

RCU hosted a workshop about Estate Planning and Fraud Prevention for the seniors at the Pioneer Centre. They learned how to detect scam messages and protect their personal information, as well as the different options for managing the distribution of their assets.

West Central + St. Dominic High School

RCU attended West Central and St. Dominic Catholic High School's Career Day to showcase what types of career paths there are in banking. Our mentors explained all of the different job positions that make up a financial institution, and what kind of education, certifications, and experience an individual would need for each job.