Teens and Parents, Don't Miss the VyStar Financial Fitness Reality Fair To Master Essential Financial Skills

The one thing teens and parents seem to agree on is the importance of knowing how to manage money. Financial knowledge is considered important to achieving life goals by 93% of teens and 97% of parents. The VyStar Financial Fitness Reality Fair will teach those important financial skills at a unique, free event designed to engage more than 200 teenagers (ages 13-18).

This immersive simulation exposes participants to real-world financial challenges, with a focus on budgeting and creating financial stability. Students receive hypothetical incomes, credit scores and expenses, and are challenged to balance their budgets and meet their monthly expenses - encouraging open discussions around financial understanding focused on responsible saving and planning.

WHEN: Saturday, February 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Kia Center, 400 West Church Street, Orlando, FL 32801

WHY: Equipping teens and young adults with financial skills for a successful future has far-reaching benefits that extend to communities and employers. Financial fitness promotes economic growth, reduces inequality, and fosters healthier, more informed, and engaged communities. VyStar is committed to building financial confidence early on through its 19 VyStar Academy of Business High School Branch Programs. The VyStar Reality Fair is an opportunity for students outside of the school branches to receive financial education programming.
 
HOW: Register for the free VyStar Reality Fair at vystarcu.org/realityfair. Parents, guardians, or caregivers must be present during the event and are encouraged to participate.  

MORE: VyStar Credit Union will cover the $5 deposit to assist students in opening VyStar memberships. Additionally, the Orlando Solar Bears and the Central Florida Zoo are partnering to provide tickets to exciting events at their venues. Pizza and refreshments will be available.