LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — The Lima affiliate of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice is working to equip local teens with essential life skills by hosting a free financial literacy workshop.
The event is open to students in grades 8 through 12 and will focus on topics such as budgeting, credit education, debt solutions and basic investment strategies. Organizers say the goal is to help young people better understand how to manage their finances as they begin making important life decisions.
“They might see their parents doing it and maybe just don’t understand the process, but this will give them a chance to get a leg up,” said Dr. Lisa Bradley-Glenn, co-chair of the Lima affiliate. “From that eighth grade to 12th grade level is really an important time because that’s when they start making major decisions and preparing for their future. Financial literacy has to be a part of that.”
Organizers say the workshop is designed to fill a gap in financial education and provide students with practical tools they can use immediately and into adulthood.
While the event is free, participants are asked to register by April 9 using the provided QR code below or visiting bit.ly/4sq1G78. The workshop will take place Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, Room 6.
