Dec 15, 2023
Buckeye Community Bank has partnered with Banzai to offer a comprehensive financial literacy program at seven area schools plus Leadership Lorain County’s Setting Up Youth for Success initiative. Through this program, students can gain the financial knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their finances in the future.
Using Banzai's curriculum and resources, the program offers interactive workshops, engaging course materials, and practical sessions on budgeting, saving, and investing. The program is designed to be age-appropriate, making it accessible to elementary, middle and high school students.
Local schools can access the award-winning program through Buckeye Community Bank. The program aligns with the Ohio graduation requirement that all students earn one-half credit of financial literacy, starting with the class of 2026. The bank’s staff also volunteer to teach specific modules, bringing real-world experience to the classroom.
“We are proud to be involved in a program that provides the next generation of citizens with a solid foundation in financial literacy, important skills that are often overlooked,” said Samantha Abraham, who serves as Buckeye’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. “It is a pleasure to work with a fantastic partner like Leadership Lorain County to deliver high-quality educational programs from Banzai. The partnership demonstrates Buckeye’s commitment to the community’s development and the importance of financial literacy in the modern world.”
Abraham said the program is also expected to have a positive ripple effect in the community as it prepares students for individual success and promotes overall community economic well-being. As these students become financially responsible adults, they contribute to a more economically stable and knowledgeable society.
“A better understanding of finance will enable students to make smarter decisions and better manage their personal finances. We also hope that it inspires some talented students to consider future careers in banking,” Abraham added.
The financial literacy program will be delivered to Midview High School, Vermilion High School, Brookside High School and Northwood Middle School during this school year.
