The Christian County 4-H program has a portion of it’s curriculum that’s dedicated towards increasing the financial skills of students in the 4-H program. Alicia Gullidge, Program Coordinator for 4-H Youth and Development at the University of Illinois Extension Unit 18 discussed what the goals are for the curriculum, and shed light on “My Financial Future”. A program aimed at increasing the fiscal skills of 11-15 year olds.
Gullidge discussed why it’s so important for kids in that age range to focus more on their fiscal responsibility.
My Financial Future takes place January 23rd from 4 until 5 at the Unit 18 Extension Office. Gullidge appeared as a guest on the NEWSTALK WTIM Morning Show.