Personal Finances

Youth have a lot of financing options presented to them by today’s economy.  In particular, credit card companies are forever targeting young people to access additional credit.  This workshop will target youth, help them to make informed financial decisions and understand how financial choices today impact their future. Marlon Gasparotto, Business Support Officer, presents this workshop with common everyday examples that will allow youth to relate their personal experiences to the concepts presented.  By attending this workshop, youth will arm themselves with the knowledge needed to make wise financial decisions.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

This workshop will target youth; providing hard hitting realities of what entrepreneurship means in terms of time, commitment, money and power. Wally Bannon,Senior Development Officer, has more than 20 years in various aspects of economic and business development.  His experiences have provided him with a vast knowledge of what works and what doesn't work in the field.

Personal Finances Handout

Youth Budget Spreadsheet: Try it Out!