Welcome to Utah Jump$tart!
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Pre-Register for the 2009 $tart $mart Teachers Summit!
Date: October 16, 2009
Location: Karen Gail Miller Conference Center located at 9750 South 300 West in Sandy, Utah
Space is limited, to reserve your spot by Clicking Here
Sammy Rabbit Visits Utah!
Sam X. Rennick brought his popular, "Rock, Read, and Save for College" tour to Salt Lake City on March 3rd, 4th and 5th.
Sammy Rabbit's visit was sponsored by the Utah Jumpstart Coalition, Ogden Chapter of the Utah FCCLA, the Air Force Aid Society, and the Hill Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center.
The purpose of the Sammy tour is to promote financial education and energize elementary students to make habits of saving money and reading while encouraging them to further their education.
2009 Utah Jump$tart/UHEAA Scholarship Program Announced
The 2009 Utah Jump$tart and the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority will award two $1,000 scholarships. Along with other requirements, applicants will submit an essay explaining how their high school financial literacy course is helping them as a high school student and how it will help them in future adult roles. The applications must be received or postmarked by April 17, 2009. To download the application, click on About Us, Downloads.
Teach Students How to Budget with Our Prom-O-Rama Presentation!
The Utah Jump$tart Coalition has created a powerpoint presentation to help students understand basic budgeting. This presentation uses prom as an example of how students can have fun without spending too much money. To download the presentation, click on About Us, Downloads.
Our Mission
To improve the personal financial literacy of Kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards, and educational resources. We strive to prepare youth for life-long successful financial decision-making.
Our Unique Proposition
Utah Jump$tart is a coalition of organizations, which share a commitment to the financial education of youth. Working collaboratively, more resources and expertise are available to accomplish this task.
We accomplish our mission by:
- Raising awareness of the need for personal finance fundamentals;
- Enhancing the effectiveness of personal financial education;
- Promoting responsible fiscal attitudes and behaviors; and
- Encouraging networking and cooperative efforts among business, community, government and education.
Jump$tart and UHEAA Announce 2008 Scholarship Winners
In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, the Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority (UHEAA) and the Utah Jump$tart Coalition presented $1,000 scholarships to Daniel Wouden of Murray High School and Jonathon Cannon of Viewmont High School. Scholarships are provided to two students who have demonstrated a strong knowledge and sound demonstration of financial literacy concepts and financial collegiate planning.
Speakers Bureau
Invite an experienced financial professional to speak in your classroom! Utah Jump$tart Speakers Bureau
Utah High School General Financial Literacy Course
Thanks to the changes implemented by S.B. 154, Utah's children will be better prepared for the financial choices that lie ahead for them.
The Utah High School General Financial Literacy Course for grades 11-12 includes:
Income
Money Management
Spending and Credit
Saving and Investing
Consumer Protection
Risk Management
By investing in financial literacy education for Utah high school students, we can strengthen our state and national economy now and in the future.
Utah State Office of Education General Financial Literacy Web site
Utah Jump$tart Receives National Coalition of the Year Award
The Utah Jump$tart Coalition was awarded the 2006 National State Coalition of the Year award from the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy.
The Utah Jump$tart Coalition® for Personal Financial Literacy (UJ$C)was organized in September 2000 and became an official National Jump$tart coalition affiliate in February of 2001. UJ$C is a statewide, 501(c)(3)non-profit organization. Consisting of individuals and organizations, the coalition brings together leaders from business, government, and educators. UJ$C is governed by volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Committee members. This Website has been approved by the Utah State Office of Education as a recommended resource for students and teachers.
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Utah Jump$tart contact information:
David Funk, Chair
Utah Jump$tart Coalition
6914 South Redwood Road, #101
West Jordan, UT 84084
david.funk@zionsbank.com
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