invest in our youth day

The UFSC: Urban Financial Services Coalition is investing in the future of young people by introducing educational programs targeted at students in high-risk urban and economically disadvantaged communities.

Beginning March 31st, UFSC chapters throughout the country will partner with Junior Achievement to launch a series of educational programs in elementary, middle and high schools. Programs are designed to teach youngsters personal growth skills.

UFSC members, representing the financial services industry and the public and private sectors, will volunteer as role models for students to teach them personal finance, entrepreneurial skills, goal planning and the importance of personal achievement. Since it began in New York City in 1974, UFSC has fostered educational programs and provided scholarships for youth entering college to pursue careers in financial services. Realizing education does make a difference, UFSC believes students benefit from learning basic, personal growth skills that will prepare them for the workforce and make them better citizens in their communities.

Junior Achievement is one of the oldest and largest business and economic non-profit educational organizations in the world and has taught youngsters entrepreneurial skills since 1919.