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21 people are interested
Volunteer Speakers The McGraw-Hill Companies' Financial Literacy Now SPEAKERS BUREAU, managed by w!s
ORGANIZATION: Working In Support of Education (W!se)
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21 people are interested
Working In Support of Education (W!SE) is seeking volunteers who are interested in speaking about personal finance in any of the five New York City boroughs. The Speakers Bureau gives schools free access to professionals interested in helping young people become financially literate.
As a volunteer speaker you can provide New York City high school students, parents and/or staff with real-world insight on financial issues - from broad themes like the inner workings of markets to more specific "pocketbook" personal finance concepts, such as credit, insurance, subprime mortgages, college financial planning, and personal investing.
Schools request a speaker, and identify dates, topics and/or questions to be addressed. W!SE coordinates speaker placement.
This volunteer opportunity is ideal for those with an interest in teaching personal finance and enjoy interacting with young people in high school.
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About Working In Support of Education (W!se)
Location:
227 East 56th Street, Suite 201, New York, NY 10022, US
Mission Statement
Working In Support of Education (WISE) is a New York City-based not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to providing services and programs that prepare students for college and the work place with programs that focus on real world learning opportunities, applied learning and financial literacy Founded in 1999 by Phyllis Frankfort, a well-known educator and education policy advisor, WISE helps schools and teachers design, implement and fund programs which engage students, providing real-world opportunities that enhance students' academic experience, and help prepare them for college and the workplace. Wise prepares students for challenges outside the classroom; Ø leadership and civic engagement, Ø financial literacy and responsibility, and Ø college and the work place.
Description
WISE programs and initiatives include: · The Quality of Life Innovations, a project-based learning exercise designed to provide real-world opportunities for students and empower them to make a difference. Under the program, students develop research-based proposals to address particular social issues in their communities, plans to improve the "Quality of Life" in their city. The program culminates in a scholarship competition for students. · The W!se Institute for Lifelong Learning, a model school-corporate community partnership. The Institute provides a college-like seminar series offered once per week for students; administers an extensive workplace skills development program; designs learning resources, and raises funds for student scholarships. · The New York Financial Literacy Coalition, formed in 2000, brings together corporate leaders from finance and banking, non-profit organizations, teachers, school administrators, and parents with one common goal: promoting financial literacy among young adults. The Coalition works to promote awareness, finance-related programs, conferences, curricula, and teacher training.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
New York City High SchoolsAll Five BoroughsNew York, NY 10022
DATE POSTED
May 23, 2017
SKILLS
- Financial Literacy
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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