Thursday, November 9, 2017


Wealthy Habits




One-Day Financial Literacy Program will introduce students to basic concepts on building good financial habits.

Filled with games and activities, the introduction to wealthy habits one-day program is designed to teach students about what gives an individual financial freedom and a general understanding of what it takes to achieve Wealthy Habits!

Topics covered include:
Earning Money
Paying Taxes
Budgeting
Saving for Emergencies
Investing
Compound Interest

One-Day Program Details
Cost: $30
Time: 9am-4pm
Who: Middle and High Schoolers
Where: Wealthy Habits- Dunwoody
 
Upcoming Dates: 

Free College Workshop


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You spoke, we listened. Youth United members said their biggest concern is college readiness.
Join us Saturday, November 18th, as YU and United Way LINC young professionals come together to talk all things college. LINC young professionals are recent college grads who understand the proper tools to navigate through your upcoming college days. Gain knowledge from our panel discussion on topics of scholarships, school selections, testing and more. Plus take part in the networking breakfast session informing how to get started on the road to college prep as early as the 9th grade!
Questions?
Contact Claire Arnold at volunteer@unitedwayatlanta.org or 404-614-2917.
 
Event Details
Saturday, November 18th
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

United Way Building – 1st Floor
100 Edgewood Avenue NE
Atlanta, GA 30303

Parking Deck located behind the building. Entrance is on Auburn Avenue.
 


                 
 
 

Friday, October 27, 2017

2018 Student of Integrity Scholarships

Image result for bbb center for character ethicsThe Center for Character Ethics is proud to announce the call for entries for our 2018 Student of Integrity Scholarships. An annual awards program that selects and honors high school seniors who personify high character.

This year we are awarding SEVEN scholarships to graduating high school seniors which range from $1000-$3500. This includes TWO CTAE-specific scholarships for those students who want to choose a technical path.

Scholarship guidelines


*Entries must be completed online http://go.bbb.org/atl-scholarship-form to be considered.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

  1. Complete Online Entry Form which is above.  Within the online entry form, you will include the following:
    • Please write a letter expressing your thoughts on what it means to be a leader and how it feels when giving back to the community.  Include experiences and examples of your school & community involvement.
    • High School Transcript (Please remove Social Security Numbers.)
  2. Recommendation Form to be completed online by the student’s recommender. This form must be completed by a school administrator, teacher, counselor, community/religious leader or an employer. A recommendation from a family member or friend should not be submitted.  The deadline for submission of this form is January 3, 2018.  Please forward this link to the individual providing your recommendation: http://go.bbb.org/atl-recommendation-form  

Important Dates To Remember

October 4, 2017 – January 3, 2018                              Scholarship Application Period
January 10, 2018 – February 2, 2018                           First Round of Judging
February 5, 2018                                                         Finalists Notified
February 9, 2018 – March 9, 2018                                Final Round of Judging
March 16, 2018                                                           Winners Notified



Deadline is January 3, 2018

Any questions should be directed to Nitascia Washington at 404-419-8753 or scholarships@atlanta.bbb.org.

Thursday, October 12, 2017

JA Company Highlight - FedEx Junior Business Challenge Competition

We are proud of our students achievements!
FedEx Junior Challenge Competition
Held at the PGA TOUR's TOUR Championship
September 2017