Middle and high school students in Georgia seeking financial guidance are invited to attend a free virtual conference sponsored by Fort Valley State University’s Cooperative Extension 4-H program July 9.
From 1-2 p.m., 4-H It’s a Money Thing, Financial Planning for Youth; will be available through ZOOM teleconference. Participants for the ZOOM conference must pre-register at tinyurl.com/ybkha6n9.
Phillip Petway, FVSU 4-H Twiggs County Extension agent, will serve as host for the event. He said the purpose of the conference is to provide knowledge and educate young people about financial literacy. They will also learn money habits and how to avoid mistakes that lead to financial troubles later in life.
“By attending this conference, attendees at an early age will benefit by learning basic information on budgeting, how to save money and maintaining savings and checking accounts,” Petway said.
DeeAnn Dent, financial education coordinator at Robins Financial Credit Union, is the presenter for the teleconference.
Topics for discussion include common money beliefs, saving and budgeting basics and choosing a financial institution. Pre-registered participants will be eligible for a door prize raffle that includes $20 VISA gift cards.
FVSU is one of more than 100 land grant universities with Cooperative Extension Programs offering 4-H. The organization boasts a national membership of more than six million young people. Its four core values are Head, Heart, Hands and Health.
With various 4-H activities involving civic engagement and leadership, agriculture, science and health, youth and teenagers learn lifelong skills.
For more information about the conference and 4-H programs in Twiggs County, contact Petway at (478) 954-7121 or petwayp@fvsu.edu.