Over $24,000 in scholarships presented to area teens at Money Coach event

Over $24,000 in scholarships presented to area teens at Money Coach event

On Wednesday, Feb. 18, 110 teens from 10 local high schools and community groups gathered at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Zelazo Center to be recognized for their achievements in a unique program called Money Coach™. This program, developed by Make A Difference – Wisconsin, is taking financial literacy to the next level by delivering one-on-one financial mentoring to teens in the Milwaukee area. By the end of the school year, teens can earn up to $500 to use toward college or career-related goals, such as purchasing a laptop or buying a car.

 

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