Posts Tagged ‘Financial Literacy’
$189,091 in grants awarded for financial literacy in Kansas
The Office of the State Bank Commissioner has announced that $189,091 in grants have been awarded to eight Kansas organizations.
Read MoreKansas Insurance Department awards scholarships to finalists of financial literacy essay contest
Kiowa County JAG-K student Karina Martinez claimed second place in statewide financial literacy essay contest.
Read MoreOffice of State Bank Commissioner Grants for Financial Literacy Include JAG-K
JAG-K will receive a $15,000 grant from the Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC) to assist in its mission to help students prepare for successful futures.
Read MoreNews Release: OSBC Grants $15,000 to JAG-K for Second Year
“Consumers are faced with many financial decisions beginning at a young age that affects their lives well into the future,” said Kristy Hanshaw, OSBC Manager of Consumer Affairs. “The OSBC is proud to support JAG-K in its mission to educate students on the importance of financial literacy.”
Read MoreNews Release: Kansas Insurance Department Helps JAG-K Promote Financial Literacy
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vickie Schmidt donated $20,000
to help JAG-K teach important financial concepts to students in the program.
EHS JAG student wins national competition
Erica Zhou Wang, who has participated in the JAG-Kansas program throughout her entire high school career, was announced the winner of the contest last week.
Read MoreHays High student places third in national competition
Hays High School student Jonathan Rupe claimed third place in a national Financial Literacy competition sponsored by Jobs For America’s Graduates this week.
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