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Financial Education Presentation Andrew Delbaere Maria Sandjaja February 15 th , 2008. Presenters…. Maria Sandjaja. Andrew Delbaere. Insightful Questions…. Many people prospect growth and success by earning educational degrees from school.
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Financial Education Presentation Andrew Delbaere Maria Sandjaja February 15th, 2008
Presenters… Maria Sandjaja Andrew Delbaere
Insightful Questions…. • Many people prospect growth and success by • earning educational degrees from school. • What is growth without knowing the right basic information to build on? • What is success without practicing the theories learned?
“Most people struggle with money because I school they only learn how to work for money. Rarely do they learn to have money work for them.” Robert Kiyosaki Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad
Financial Literacy Week – What It’s All About? • Twice a Year • Series of seminars • Featuring industry professionals • Seminars (different days of the week)Get the financial education they want, • incomfortable, familiar environments • Gives students a chance to network, with • other students/presenters • Mentorship opportunities Photo (Joe Bateman) - Presenter
Financial Literacy Week – Results • In the last year we have seen a huge • amount of growth in financial literacy week • In the spring session we had a total of 4 presenters speaking on different topics with a combined attendance of 50 students • Positive feedback, timely and better marketing, sponsorship assistance, as well as topics that were chosen with students responses in mind we were able to grow the program significantly in the fall • For the fall event we were able to have 5 presenters which included successful entrepreneurs, a professor, and a representative from HSBC we were able to attract a combined 190 students
Financial Literacy Week – What Students Have To Say? “They were very beneficial workshops as they help me build the sense how to organize my own money and credit. I highly suggest the continuation of such event in the future since many people are interested in the topics.” David Li (Student)
Financial Literacy Week – (Goals for the Future) The documentation is used as references in the future for the betterment of Financial Literacy Week. SIFE Simon Fraser will continue to grow and expand the program on campus. We are also preparing for the involvement outside campus such as educating the communities with poorer financial background and high school students. Setting workshops to the young adults in schools will also keep the growth and sustainability of Financial Literacy Week.
Financial Literacy Week – Growth Through SIFE Simon Fraser, students are able to grow by building the theories they have learned in school and gain the practical knowledge that they can apply in their everyday lives.