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Money and Youth Scavenger Hunt

Building Futures in Alberta is teaming up with Money and Youth to launch the 2024 Money and Youth Scavenger Hunt, exclusively for Alberta students! Explore the digital and print resource Money and Youth and learn about the world of money as you hunt down the answers to our 27 scavenger hunt questions. Students who find all the answers will be entered to win prizes worth a combined $2,250!

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Virtual Money Fair

Building Futures in Alberta is teaming up with Talk With Our Kids About Money (TWOKAM) to launch the 2025 Virtual Money Fair, exclusively for Alberta students! The money fair is a virtual competition where students can identify and learn about financial concepts relevant to their lives and then develop an “explainer video” to help teach others. A team of panellists will judge video submissions, and the top three submissions will receive prizes!

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Quizzes

Test student progress and financial understanding with quizzes for Division III and Division IV classes.

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Support | Prepare | Build

The goal of the Building Futures in Alberta program is to support Alberta Teachers. Together, we can help prepare students to undertake their future economic and financial decisions with confidence and competence and build a healthy financial future.

What Albertans are saying!

"The Money and Youth resource provides teachers with the depth and breadth of content appropriate for my CALM classes - and others that I teach, actually."

Teacher, Rockview School Division
"Learning the foundational elements of financial literacy will support our youth long after high school."

Luke S
"Every now and again, you come across a resource that 'just works.' The Money and Youth resource is just that resource for teachers and students!"

Teacher, Calgary Board of Education
"Financial literacy goes hand in hand with building a successful and satisfying career path. The Money and Youth resources developed by CFEE are instrumental in helping students make that connection."

Teacher, Lethbridge Public Schools
"It also allows me to personlize what I use with student, without being forced to go through all of the modules in a lock-step fashion."

Teacher, Rockview School Division
"The skills learned lead to financial security and more control over their financial future."

Luke S.
"I really like the program; it is easy to understand and interesting."

Anonymous Alberta Student
"I think spending the time to learn about money management is really important."

Anonymous Alberta Student
"With these resources, there is nothing else that I would presonally need to make me comfortable teaching financial literacy."

Anonymous Alberta Teacher
"Was [a] teacher champion for FCAC and this resource is more in-depth and informative than their "The City" resource."

Anonymous Alberta Teacher
"Knowing the resources and supports are here (and well setup) has increased my comfort level."

Anonymous Alberta Teacher
"'The Costs' and 'Saving and Paying for Education' are excellent resources for Off Campus Coordinators to share with their students..."

Anonymous Alberta Teacher
"I thought the content was very good for most students."

Anonymous Alberta Student
"I feel this would be an amazing resource to use."

Anonymous Alberta Teacher
"A competition that allowed my students to be creative, they were able to display their talents by creating a game that taught financial literacy to youth."

Gerald C.
"The My Money my Future competition was a great opportunity for me to learn about financial literacy and teamwork!"

Aurora S.
"Through these activities, not only have I gotten a chance to explore my own knowledge of finance, and teach others, but I've also learned crucial lessons on teamwork, time management, and cooperation."

Amy S.
"Not only have I learned so much more about finance and the importance of financial literacy, I cultivated an innate curiosity to further my own financial literacy and have learned the importance of collaborating and leaned the skills of game development in a team setting."

Daniel T.
"Alberta's government is committed to ensuring students have the practical skills and knowledge they will need to navigate financial decisions. Through partnerships with organizations like CFEE, students will study important financial concepts such as costs, interst, debt, investing, insurance, and how the economy affects their lives."

Adriana LaGrande, Former Minister of Education

In the NEWS

City News BFIA Team Leader interview - focussed on the FinLit 101 online learning program.

Get Social With CFEE!

The CFEE Seniors' Newsletter is back! This month, read about new plans for urban parks, Quebec snowbirds, renovictions laws, the link between hibernating and aging, and much more! Read now for free: https://ow.ly/XFZi50V3mPP #CFEE #SeniorsNewsletter #UrbanParks #SeniorLiving #SeniorResources

Consider how your money needs change in retirement. Learn more: https://moneyandyouseniorsedition.com/modules/putting-your-money-to-work-as-your-lifestyle-changes/ #RetirementPlanning #FinancialLiteracy #RetirementSavings #InvestmentStrategy

🎉 Congratulations to The Y Foundation on your successful Spring Concert! 👏👏 and a HUGE thank you for choosing CFEE as the recipient of the proceeds! 🙌 We look forward to working with you to improve the financial confidence of young people. #TheYFoundation #CFEE #SpringConcert #YouthEmpowerment #NonprofitCollaboration #ThankYou #ConcertForACause

Happy Times and Money Vibes! 💸🎉 When are you happiest, and does money play a part? 🤔 Take a moment to reflect and learn how to keep your finances in check while enjoying life’s best moments. Start your journey to financial happiness today! 🌟💪 Visit MoneyAndYouth.com for tips! #MoneyAndYouth #HappinessJourney #TeenFinance #SmartMoneyMoves #JoyfulLiving

US tariffs may have been delayed, but does that mean the threat is gone? Learn what to expect if tariffs resurface with this great article from the Globe and Mail, made available for FREE through CFEE's NextGen Edition. 👉 https://nextgenedition.com/if-tariffs-do-come-for-canada-heres-what-would-get-expensive-first/ #TradePolicy #USTariffs #EconomicNews #TariffUpdates #NextGenEdition #GlobeAndMail #CFEE

Today, CFEE is at the Halton District School Board PIC Conference! Looking forward to three great parent workshops and a day of engaging conversation about preparing young people for the future. #HaltonDistrict #PICConference #ParentEngagement #EducationMatters #HDSBPIC

It's official: the Building Futures in Alberta program has a NEW website! You can find all of the world-class financial education supports you're used to in a new, easy-to-navigate platform! Visit BuildingFuturesinAlberta.com to see for yourself! #AlbertaEducation #FinancialLiteracy #EducationSupport #FinancialEducation #NewWebsite

🌻 Retirement is a journey filled with important decisions, but you’re not alone! Lean on the expertise of financial planners, tax specialists, and other professionals to guide you. 🏡📊 Begin by crafting a financial plan to assess your current situation and map out your future goals. Module 1 of Money and You: Seniors Edition covers everything from setting goals to managing health care risks. Empower yourself with the right tools today! 💪📖 🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/2T0B50SHasj #SeniorLiving #RetirementReady #FinancialHealth #MoneyAndYouSeniorsEdition #CFEE

Who’s in control of your money decisions? 💸 Whether you’re splurging on snacks or saving for that big goal, your choices matter! Ready to take the wheel? 🚗 Check out “Your Money Decisions: Who’s in Control?” on Money & Youth! moneyandyouth.com #MoneyGoals #StayInControl

🌿 Smart Spending, Rooted in Tradition 🌿 Thinking about a big purchase? The Money and Youth: Indigenous Edition guides you in making thoughtful decisions that align with your values and traditions. 💡 Learn how to plan for major purchases with confidence. 👉 moneyandyouthindigenous.com/modules/spending-on-major-purchases #MoneyAndYouthIndigenous #FinancialLiteracy #IndigenousTeachings #SmartSpending

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Money and Youth Scavenger Hunt

Virtual Money Fair

Quizzes

Support | Prepare | Build

"The Money and Youth resource provides teachers with the depth and breadth of content appropriate for my CALM classes - and others that I teach, actually."

"Learning the foundational elements of financial literacy will support our youth long after high school."

"Every now and again, you come across a resource that 'just works.' The Money and Youth resource is just that resource for teachers and students!"

"Financial literacy goes hand in hand with building a successful and satisfying career path. The Money and Youth resources developed by CFEE are instrumental in helping students make that connection."

"It also allows me to personlize what I use with student, without being forced to go through all of the modules in a lock-step fashion."

"The skills learned lead to financial security and more control over their financial future."

"I really like the program; it is easy to understand and interesting."

"I think spending the time to learn about money management is really important."

"With these resources, there is nothing else that I would presonally need to make me comfortable teaching financial literacy."

"Was [a] teacher champion for FCAC and this resource is more in-depth and informative than their "The City" resource."

"Knowing the resources and supports are here (and well setup) has increased my comfort level."

"'The Costs' and 'Saving and Paying for Education' are excellent resources for Off Campus Coordinators to share with their students..."

"I thought the content was very good for most students."

"I feel this would be an amazing resource to use."

"A competition that allowed my students to be creative, they were able to display their talents by creating a game that taught financial literacy to youth."

"The My Money my Future competition was a great opportunity for me to learn about financial literacy and teamwork!"

"Through these activities, not only have I gotten a chance to explore my own knowledge of finance, and teach others, but I've also learned crucial lessons on teamwork, time management, and cooperation."

"Not only have I learned so much more about finance and the importance of financial literacy, I cultivated an innate curiosity to further my own financial literacy and have learned the importance of collaborating and leaned the skills of game development in a team setting."

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