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High School Students Learn Valuable Financial Skills at Campbell Economics Workshop – News
Seventeen Fayetteville high school students, accompanied by their teachers, participated in a day-long workshop on Economics and Personal Finance hosted by the Center for Financial Literacy and Economic Education (CFLEE) at the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business on April 19. April.
The workshop aimed to equip students with essential personal finance skills to navigate their future with confidence.
The event was made possible thanks to the support and participation of business school alumni and faculty who donated their time and expertise to lead sessions on the Reality of Money game, personal finance, investing and the stock market and participate in the panel discussion of closure.
Throughout the day, students participated in interactive sessions covering various aspects of economics and personal finance, including budgeting, savings, investing, insurance and understanding economic principles. The workshop is designed to be informative, practical and tailored to the needs and interests of high school students. Networking breaks provided an opportunity for Business School Truist scholars to mingle with high school students, sharing their business school experiences.
“We are extremely grateful to our alumni for their dedication and commitment to helping our visiting students develop crucial financial skills,” said Dr. Mostashari, associate dean and professor of business at Campbell University. “Their expertise and passion have truly made a difference in empowering our visitors to make informed financial decisions.”
Mostashari offered special thanks to Kevin Watson (’02) and his SECU team from Melissa Alphin (’03) of Wells Fargo; Travis Bailley (’03) of First Bank; Melissa Godwin Scott (’02) at Godwin Wealth Management; Tom Jacobs (’93) at Activent Marketing; and Simmi Prasad (’09).
The workshop received overwhelmingly positive feedback from students and educators, with many expressing gratitude for the valuable insights gained and the engaging format of the sessions.
CFLEE and its EPF Institute arm are committed to providing educational opportunities that empower students to succeed in an increasingly complex financial world. Through initiatives like the Economics and Personal Finance workshop, the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business strives to make a positive impact on the lives of young people in Fayetteville and beyond.
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About CFLEE:
The Center for Financial Literacy and Economic Education (CFLEE) at Campbell University’s Lundy-Fetterman School of Business is dedicated to providing innovative and impactful financial education programs for students and educators. Through its arm EPF Institute, CFLEE aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions and achieve financial well-being.