Financial literacy

Wharton Profs to Present on Real Estate, Financial Literacy, Share Buybacks and Financial Markets at Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists Virtual Program, April 11

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- What: The Wharton School is pleased to invite business journalists to apply for the next virtual Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists program. The April 2024 program will feature Wharton professors Susan Wachter, Michael Roberts, David Musto and Christina Skinner, who will present on "Mortgages, Markets, and More: The Future of Housing," "Unraveling the Missteps of Financial Literacy and the Premature Promise of AI," "Market Dynamics: Navigating the Causes and Consequences of Share Buybacks" and "The Fed and Financial Markets: Headwinds and Tailwinds in 2024," respectively.

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  • Applications now open, deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 3
    PHILADELPHIA, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- What: The Wharton School is pleased to invite business journalists to apply for the next virtual Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists program.
  • Program Benefits: Today's global economy requires business journalists to have a strong foundation in business and economic knowledge.
  • At the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists, participants will:
    Develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of business strategy.
  • Learn More: For complete information on the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists, visit https://journalists.wharton.upenn.edu/ or contact Wharton Media Relations at [email protected] .

Venture Valley Business Simulation Video Game Named "Best of 2023" for Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) by Tech & Learning Magazine

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The accolade recognizes Venture Valley for its exceptional contribution to educational technology, supporting teachers and students with entrepreneurship and business acumen throughout 2023.

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  • The accolade recognizes Venture Valley for its exceptional contribution to educational technology, supporting teachers and students with entrepreneurship and business acumen throughout 2023.
  • Venture Valley stood out by offering a unique solution to enhance financial literacy and entrepreneurship education.
  • This Tech & Learning award further validates the power of gamified learning and the effectiveness of the Venture Valley game in teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy."
  • For more information on the Venture Valley game, please visit www.venturevalleygame.com and follow the game on social media platforms:

Business Video Game Making Students Better Entrepreneurs

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Monday, February 12, 2024

PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Students nationwide have reported that playing the free award-winning video game, Venture Valley by Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship has positively affected their desire to become an entrepreneur. Working with renowned Dubit research analysts and educators aligned with Discovery Education, the Venture Valley team conducted a survey that found the game greatly enhanced students' education about business and entrepreneurship. Nearly 70% of survey recipients reported they were more interested in starting a business after taking on challenges in this fast-paced business simulation game. Students and educators also confirmed that game-based learning, as is the case with Venture Valley, is a great way to teach critical financial and business literacy skills.

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  • Nearly 70% of survey recipients reported they were more interested in starting a business after taking on challenges in this fast-paced business simulation game.
  • After using the Venture Valley game in class and as homework, teachers indicated that the game helps teach financial literacy and helps students retain business-related concepts.
  • 81% of high school students said they better understand how financial decision-making is important to be successful in business.
  • Using the free, award-winning Venture Valley game, educators can easily teach business concepts in a fun way to help students better understand all the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

McDonald's Corporation Demonstrates Commitment to Community Empowerment Through $1 Million Contribution to Operation HOPE's '1865 Project'

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

McDonald's Corporation's generous contribution of $1 million, reaffirms the company's dedication to supporting national financial literacy initiatives that uplift and empower communities.

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  • McDonald's Corporation's generous contribution of $1 million, reaffirms the company's dedication to supporting national financial literacy initiatives that uplift and empower communities.
  • The $1 million contribution from McDonald's Corporation reflects the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility and the transformative impact that financial education can bring to the underserved.
  • Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman, and CEO, John Hope Bryant, commented, "We are honored to welcome McDonald's Corporation as a Founding Circle member of the 1865 Project.
  • Through these partnerships, McDonald's and Operation HOPE are poised to set a precedent for innovative approaches to corporate engagement.

Venture Valley Video Game Expands into Poland's School System Through Partnership with FutureLab

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Venture Valley game team proudly announces a partnership with FutureLab, Poland's largest educational and technological program. This collaboration marks the introduction of the Venture Valley video game into the Polish school system, offering an innovative approach to teaching business concepts through an engaging and immersive platform.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Venture Valley game team proudly announces a partnership with FutureLab, Poland's largest educational and technological program.
  • This collaboration marks the introduction of the Venture Valley video game into the Polish school system, offering an innovative approach to teaching business concepts through an engaging and immersive platform.
  • Students are also encouraged to participate in Venture Valley events, such as the global "NASEF x Venture Valley Entrepreneurship Beyond the Game™ Challenge Spring 2024."
  • More information on the Venture Valley game can be found at www.venturevalleygame.com and through social media channels:

Girl Scouts of Northern California Kicks Off 2024 Cookie Season January 29 through March 17

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

ALAMEDA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girl Scouts of Northern California will kick off their 2024 Cookie Season on January 29. Consumers in all 19 counties from Gilroy to the Oregon Border can support their local girl entrepreneurs by ordering from the iconic cookie lineup online at ilovecookies.org. Local shoppers can also locate cookie booths starting February 11 for in-person cookie sales. The 2024 Northern California cookie season will run through March 17, and all cookie flavors are $6 a box (shipping fees additional).

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  • ALAMEDA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Girl Scouts of Northern California will kick off their 2024 Cookie Season on January 29.
  • The 2024 Northern California cookie season will run through March 17, and all cookie flavors are $6 a box (shipping fees additional).
  • This year, over 16,000 Girl Scouts in Northern California will participate in the cookie entrepreneurship program with the goal of selling $4.3M packages of cookies.
  • "I am thrilled to kick off another exciting cookie season and to support our cookie entrepreneurs in having a fun and successful year," said Bri Seoane, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northern California.

Girl Scouts of the USA Kicks Off Cookie Season Nationally, Highlighting How Cookie Sales Help Millions of Girls "Unbox the Future"

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world, announced the launch of the 2024 national Girl Scout Cookie™ season. During this highly-anticipated time of the year, girls flex their entrepreneurial muscles and acquire important life skills like goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local councils and troops to power Girl Scouts' amazing experiences year-round. 

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  • Girl Scouts across the nation begin the 2024 cookie season with delicious classic cookie lineup, gaining important entrepreneurial skills while earning funds that fuel their Girl Scout journeys.
  • All proceeds from cookie sales stay with local councils and troops to power Girl Scouts' amazing experiences year-round.
  • When bold, goal-getting Girl Scouts sell a package of cookies, they're doing much more than what's seen at face value.
  • Nearly 700K girls participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program, which provides vital girl-led entrepreneurial skills that build courage, confidence and character.

MILLION STORIES MEDIA LAUNCHES SECOND SEASON OF YOUR WORLD ON MONEY, SPONSORED BY EXPERIAN

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The show, on the Million Stories Media ( www.millionstories.com ) platform, continues to be sponsored by leading global information services company Experian, and is hosted by Andini, a 25-year-old Filipina-Polish Canadian inventor, writer and in-demand speaker.

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  • The show, on the Million Stories Media ( www.millionstories.com ) platform, continues to be sponsored by leading global information services company Experian, and is hosted by Andini, a 25-year-old Filipina-Polish Canadian inventor, writer and in-demand speaker.
  • In each episode of Your World on Money, host Andini poses a question such as "what is credit?"
  • "We're excited this series has been so well received and proud to partner with the Singleton Foundation on this second season.
  • Your World on Money season 2 launches in January 2024, just in time to help viewers stick to their financial New Year resolutions.

McDonald’s and Paramount Among Latest Top-Tier Organizations to Join the Financial Literacy for All Movement

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Financial Literacy for All (FL4A), a national initiative dedicated to embedding financial literacy into the nation’s schools, workplaces, communities, and culture, today announced that McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD ) and Paramount Global (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA ) have joined a coalition of nearly 50 leading organizations that have committed to the movement.

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  • Financial Literacy for All (FL4A), a national initiative dedicated to embedding financial literacy into the nation’s schools, workplaces, communities, and culture, today announced that McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD ) and Paramount Global (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA ) have joined a coalition of nearly 50 leading organizations that have committed to the movement.
  • “We are honored to announce that McDonald’s and Paramount have joined our growing FL4A coalition,” said Co-Chair Bryant.
  • “These leading organizations, alongside fellow FL4A Members, have demonstrated their commitment to making financial literacy a fundamental part of life, and a right, for everyone in the nation.
  • Financial literacy is the civil rights issue of this generation, and we’re excited to keep bringing our collective strength in pursuit of our must-do mission.”
    To follow the progress of Financial Literacy for All, please visit FL4A.org .

MyPoint Credit Union Receives Corporate Philanthropy of the Year Award!

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MyPoint Credit Union, a leading financial institution dedicated to serving the community, proudly announces its receipt of the Corporate Philanthropy Award from the North County Philanthropy Council on November 3rd. This prestigious recognition reflects the organization's exceptional commitment to community development and financial literacy education. The award underscores the collective efforts of the dedicated team at MyPoint Credit Union, highlighting its success in making a meaningful impact in our community.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MyPoint Credit Union, a leading financial institution dedicated to serving the community, proudly announces its receipt of the Corporate Philanthropy Award from the North County Philanthropy Council on November 3rd.
  • The award underscores the collective efforts of the dedicated team at MyPoint Credit Union, highlighting its success in making a meaningful impact in our community.
  • In addition to workshops, MyPoint Credit Union proudly supports over fifty organizations aligned with its values, embracing its motto, "people helping people."
  • Furthermore, Mr. Brooke states that MyPoint Credit Union draws its inspiration from the communities it serves.