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Overview

Financial Backpack Program

Overview: A financial literacy program offering workshops to high school students to teach practical personal financial skills. Established in 2001, the program uses a collaborative teaching model with FWA members, NYC teachers, and college students.

Program Details:

  • Founded: 2001

  • Format: Classroom-based workshops

  • Teaching Model: FWA member, NYC teacher, and college student team-teaching

  • Participants: 2,800+ students have participated

  • Location: New York City high schools
  • Focus Areas:

  • Budgeting

  • Investing

  • College planning and preparation

  • Personal financial management

  • Financial decision-making
  • Geographic Scope: New York City

    Eligibility:

  • High school students in NYC participating schools

  • Interest in financial literacy and personal finance
  • Contact Information:

  • FWA of New York, Inc.

  • 580 Fifth Avenue, Suite 820

  • New York, NY 10036-4762

  • Phone: 212-533-2141

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: fwa.org
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationk-12-schoolshealth-education

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