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The California Jump$tart Coalition is offering scholarships to the Jump$tart 2021 National Educator Conference (JSNEC)!
Complete our scholarship application for your chance to attend this premier conference! All applications must be submitted to CA Jump$tart staff at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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Message from the Board
Ahhh, summertime. Maybe the past year has made us appreciate the sunshine, backyard barbecues, and flip flop weather a little more. While schools are on hiatus, it’s a great time to have money conversations with kids. This month we’re talking about credit cards. It’s important that kids learn how to handle credit responsibly before they start using it, since unwitting credit mistakes can quickly become a burden. Be sure to read this month’s highlighted articles for all the tips.
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Message from the Board
n order to have a successful organization, a nonprofit needs board members who are engaged, inspired, and understand how to help. California Jump$tart is fortunate to have exactly just that in their all-volunteer Board of Directors! In an effort to showcase these talented individuals that help drive our mission we've asked them the following question, "Why are you passionate about financial literacy?". Going forward we'll begin highlighting board members in future newsletters!
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Launched 2/22/21 (first day of spring semester) | Report for California Jump$tart Board Meeting 3/10/21
Why the MMMC?
Research has shown that students with perceived financial burdens are significantly more likely to reduce their course load and/or drop out of college. Our goal is to help students stay in college and move towards their career goals. We are doing this by providing resources to help students manage their money and also connect them to additional Mt. SAC support resources.
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Teacher Appreciation Week: May 3-7, 2021
The 2020 & 2021 school years have been extremely difficult for our educators.
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April is National Financial Literacy Month!
In 2004, the U.S.Congress designated April as National Financial Literacy Month. Our joint goal this April is to raise awareness about the importance of financial literacy education, especially now with the economic uncertainties following Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effects throughout 2021. Yesterday, the White House released the following Proclamation on National Financial Capability Month. Most of our partners are promoting events and efforts this month (some below); we hope you participate and share.
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Reminder - April is National Financial Literacy Month!
Here in sunny California we haven’t had to endure the harsh winter storms that battered the rest of the country recently, and maybe that can explain the fresh approach to youth financial literacy happening in our state too. Our partners are getting creative and rolling out fun, innovative ways to engage young people just in time for spring. Whether it’s a Hip Hop Finance Festival or tax-time resources for younger kids, you’ll want to follow along!
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LOOKING FORWARD TO 2021 - A PERSPECTIVE FROM OUR NEW CALIFORNIA YOUTH ADVISOR
"Barely over half of Americans are considered financially literate, yet it continues to be underwhelming in our school curriculums. I'm a high school student who’ll soon face the challenges of personal finances, and in this complex time, personal finance education is an issue of importance for the current generation. That’s why I’m providing this youth perspective as the Youth Advisor to the Board of California Jump$tart.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM CA JUMP$TART!
We're proud to be ending 2020 on a successful Financial Foundations for Educators (FFE) Program which took place on December 28 and 29. This two-day workshop (at no cost to educators) brought together over 30 Los Angeles area teachers in a virtual setting providing timely resources to incorporate age-appropriate lessons in the classroom. We're looking forward to scheduling several more throughout 2021.
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIPS FROM JUMP$TART
In the theme of #GivingTuesday, (December 1, 2020) we'd like to ask that you please join us in making a donation on behalf of Jump$tart National. Your generosity furthers the work of making positive and impactful change in the lives of students and educators, globally.