Dear Volunteer,
Educators Credit Union and a group of exceptional volunteers are working together to organize a unique hands-on learning opportunity for high school students in partnership with Racine Unified School District. Approximately 800 students will have the opportunity to test their money skills in a safe and educational environment by participating in Reality Check. In order to make this event successful, we need your help!
What is Reality Check?
Reality Check is an interactive, hands-on financial literacy event, which is:
- Designed to demonstrate the importance of sound money management skills.
- A partnership between schools and the business community because it provides an opportunity for students to connect with community business representatives in an authentic situation.
- An event that gives students a chance to test their budgeting skills using actual prices for products and services in a safe environment.
- An event that provides insight into career selection and how that career selection will play a part in their financial future.
- A culminating, hands-on experience for students to test their ability as a consumer in our economy.
When is Reality Check?
- Reality Check will be held on October 26th, 2016 at Roma Lodge in Racine, WI.
- Volunteers are expected to arrive at 7:00am with the event ending at 2:30 pm.
- A light Breakfast and a full lunch are provided.
- Volunteers will work at tables assisting students in making financially responsible decisions, writing checks, and keeping an accurate check book register.
Business volunteers are needed to work at tables such as real estate, insurance, apparel, groceries, government, utilities, etc. Help shape a student's financial future by participating in Reality Check this year. Please contact Victor Frasher at 262-884-6630 or victorf@ecu.com if you are able to volunteer.
Please Volunteer - We Need You!
