In an exciting step toward equipping students with essential life skills, Truist Bank’s “Life, Money, and Choices” financial education program was recently introduced to the students of Jensen Beach High School. The interactive program, designed to teach high school students about managing their finances, was hosted at the school as part of Truist's nationwide initiative to provide hands-on financial learning.
The event allowed students to step into real-world scenarios that simulated everyday financial decisions, from managing budgets to handling health, housing, and education costs. Each participant received a personalized financial profile, which included factors like occupation, income, and family composition. Students moved through various interactive stations, making decisions about their financial future. They recorded their choices and learned the immediate consequences of those decisions in a real-world context.
“Life, Money, and Choices” is designed not just to teach financial theory but to empower students with practical knowledge they can use right now and throughout their lives. The program covered key aspects of personal finance such as budgeting, managing expenses, and planning for major life milestones like buying a home or paying for college. Students also gained valuable insights into the importance of savings, credit, and insurance.
The Truist initiative was part of a wider effort to bring financial literacy education directly into schools, providing students with the tools they need to make informed, responsible financial decisions. This partnership with Jensen Beach High School was made possible through collaboration with the Martin County School District and the Boys & Girls Club of Martin County.
Through the program, students at Jensen Beach High School gained a deeper understanding of financial independence, which will undoubtedly serve them well as they prepare for life after graduation.