FutureNow: Finance is SparkWheel's signature financial literacy event.
FutureNow: Finance is an exercise that helps students understand some of the “realities” involved in preparing for an employable future and adulthood. Students will have the invaluable experience of managing finances for a month as a 26-year-old adult.
At FutureNow: Finance, students receive an adult scenario based on a survey they have completed before the event. The scenario includes marital status, number of children, career field, and net monthly income (based on choice of career field and current GPA).
The students use that information to determine their monthly payments and balance their budgets. Students visit various booths to “purchase” housing, transportation, communication services, child care, food, utilities, insurance, etc. They are also be able to save money, give to charity, and learn about unexpected things that affect daily life (e.g., accidents, unexpected visitors, flat tires).
FutureNow: Finance helps students become aware of their needs for basic skills in financial planning, goal setting, decision-making, and career planning. FutureNow: Finance motivates students to stay in school as well as avoid drugs and teen pregnancy.
If you are interested in a specific station please request when volunteering.
Also you may sign up for multiple shifts.
April 24th and 25th @ Topeka Highland Park High School
