USDA Cooperative Extension—new financial literacy program

January 04, 2012
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Each year, America’s high schools graduate thousands of young adults who are unprepared in matters of employment and financial decisions. Nationwide Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H Youth Development educators have written and are delivering a results-oriented program known as Reality Store or Real Money, Real World.  These personal financial curricula simulate real-life experiences to help youth become aware of the money management skills they need.  All programs are designed to be a partnership between the county Cooperative Extension Office, the school, and the business community.