Tennis Star Chris Eubanks, Congresswoman Nikema Williams and FICO to Host Financial Literacy Event for Atlanta HBCU Students
FICO (NYSE: FICO) will host a Score A Better Future™ financial literacy event at Clark Atlanta University on November 22, 2024. The event features tennis star Chris Eubanks and Congresswoman Nikema Williams in a fireside chat, targeting students from Atlanta area HBCUs including CAU, Morris Brown College, Morehouse College, and Spelman College.
The initiative addresses concerning statistics: 90% of Gen Z adults believe their finances would improve with better financial education, while fewer than half check their credit scores. Students will receive free access to credit tools and financial education resources. The workshop aims to bridge the knowledge gap in credit, budgeting, and financial planning, offering students essential tools for their financial journey.
FICO (NYSE: FICO) organizzerà un evento di alfabetizzazione finanziaria Score A Better Future™ presso Clark Atlanta University il 22 novembre 2024. L'evento vedrà la partecipazione della star del tennis Chris Eubanks e della Congresswoman Nikema Williams in una chiacchierata informale, rivolta agli studenti delle HBCU dell'area di Atlanta, tra cui CAU, Morris Brown College, Morehouse College e Spelman College.
L'iniziativa affronta statistiche preoccupanti: il 90% degli adulti della Gen Z crede che le proprie finanze migliorerebbero con una migliore educazione finanziaria, mentre meno della metà controlla il proprio punteggio di credito. Gli studenti avranno accesso gratuito a strumenti di credito e risorse di educazione finanziaria. Il workshop mira a colmare il divario di conoscenze su credito, budgeting e pianificazione finanziaria, offrendo agli studenti strumenti essenziali per il loro percorso finanziario.
FICO (NYSE: FICO) llevará a cabo un evento de alfabetización financiera Score A Better Future™ en Clark Atlanta University el 22 de noviembre de 2024. El evento contará con la participación de la estrella del tenis Chris Eubanks y la Congresista Nikema Williams en una charla informal, dirigida a estudiantes de las HBCU del área de Atlanta, incluyendo CAU, Morris Brown College, Morehouse College y Spelman College.
La iniciativa aborda estadísticas preocupantes: el 90% de los adultos de la Generación Z creen que sus finanzas mejorarían con una mejor educación financiera, mientras que menos de la mitad revisa sus puntajes de crédito. Los estudiantes recibirán acceso gratuito a herramientas de crédito y recursos de educación financiera. El taller tiene como objetivo cerrar la brecha de conocimiento en crédito, presupuestos y planificación financiera, ofreciendo herramientas esenciales para el viaje financiero de los estudiantes.
FICO (NYSE: FICO)는 2024년 11월 22일 클락 애틀랜타 대학교에서 Score A Better Future™ 재정 교육 행사를 개최합니다. 이 행사에는 테니스 스타 크리스 유뱅크스와 니케마 윌리엄스 의회 의원이 편안한 대화 형식으로 참여하며, 애틀랜타 지역의 HBCU 학생들을 대상으로 합니다. 여기에는 CAU, 모리스 브라운 대학, 모어하우스 대학 및 스펠맨 대학이 포함됩니다.
이 이니셔티브는 우려스러운 통계를 다룹니다: Z세대 성인 90%가 더 나은 재정 교육을 통해 자신의 재정이 개선될 것이라고 믿지만, 반 이하가 자신의 신용 점수를 확인합니다. 학생들은 신용 도구와 재정 교육 자료에 무료로 접근할 수 있습니다. 이 워크숍은 신용, 예산 및 재정 계획에 대한 지식 격차를 해소하는 것을 목표로 하며, 학생들에게 재정 여정을 위한 필수 도구를 제공합니다.
FICO (NYSE: FICO) organisera un événement d'éducation financière Score A Better Future™ à Clark Atlanta University le 22 novembre 2024. L'événement mettra en vedette la star du tennis Chris Eubanks et la Congrèswoman Nikema Williams lors d'une conversation informelle, s'adressant aux étudiants des HBCU de la région d'Atlanta, y compris CAU, Morris Brown College, Morehouse College et Spelman College.
Cette initiative aborde des statistiques préoccupantes : 90 % des adultes de la génération Z estiment que leurs finances s'amélioreraient avec une meilleure éducation financière, tandis que moins de la moitié vérifient leur score de crédit. Les étudiants auront un accès gratuit à des outils de crédit et des ressources d'éducation financière. L'atelier vise à combler le fossé des connaissances sur le crédit, le budget et la planification financière, offrant aux étudiants des outils essentiels pour leur parcours financier.
FICO (NYSE: FICO) wird am 22. November 2024 eine Veranstaltung zur finanziellen Bildung Score A Better Future™ an der Clark Atlanta University ausrichten. Bei der Veranstaltung wird der Tennisstar Chris Eubanks sowie die Kongressabgeordnete Nikema Williams in einem informellen Gespräch teilnehmen, das sich an Studierende der HBCUs aus der Umgebung von Atlanta richtet, darunter CAU, Morris Brown College, Morehouse College und Spelman College.
Die Initiative greift besorgniserregende Statistiken auf: 90 % der Erwachsenen der Generation Z glauben, dass sich ihre Finanzen durch bessere finanzielle Bildung verbessern würden, während weniger als die Hälfte ihre Kreditwürdigkeit überprüft. Die Studierenden erhalten kostenlosen Zugang zu Kredit-Tools und Ressourcen zur finanziellen Bildung. Der Workshop soll die Wissenslücke in den Bereichen Kredit, Budgetierung und Finanzplanung schließen und den Studierenden wesentliche Werkzeuge für ihren finanziellen Lebensweg an die Hand geben.
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The event is designed to equip students with the essential tools and credit knowledge needed to confidently begin their financial journeys
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The event on November 22 features a fireside chat with
Atlanta -based Tennis Star Chris Eubanks and Congresswoman Nikema Williams. - Students attending the workshop will gain free access to valuable credit tools and financial education to support their financial literacy journey.
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90% of Gen Z young adults state that their current financial situation would improve if they had access to more personal finance resources and education, FICO survey reports.
On November 22, 2024, global analytics software leader, FICO (NYSE: FICO), will host a Score A Better Future™ financial literacy event at Clark Atlanta University (CAU) in partnership with the CAU Office of Financial Literacy and the CAU School of Business. Students from several
The event is designed to equip students with the essential tools and credit knowledge needed to confidently begin their financial journeys. Professional tennis player and Olympian, Chris Eubanks, will participate in inspirational fireside chat aimed at inspiring students to take control of their personal finances, and also will host a clinic with the CAU tennis team.
"We are proud to collaborate with FICO to offer this critical workshop that empowers our students with the financial knowledge they need to succeed in their personal and future professional lives," said George T. French, Jr., Ph.D., president of Clark Atlanta University. "Developing healthy financial habits early on is crucial in breaking down barriers and opening doors for young people. We thank FICO for providing our students with an opportunity to learn and prepare for a successful future."
A recent FICO survey found that fewer than half of Gen Z adults are checking their credit scores, and nearly one in four aren’t sure where to find this information. With
“FICO has a longstanding commitment to advancing financial literacy and empowering people through credit education,” said Jenelle Dito, senior director of Client Services at FICO. “We’re excited to engage directly with HBCUs and students to bridge the knowledge gap and create new opportunities for them to achieve their future goals.”
Congresswoman Nikema Williams is also set to attend and discuss the importance of financial literacy with the students during the fireside chat.
“Financial literacy is key to ensuring the economic mobility of young people, especially students at HBCUs. The FICO Score A Better Future program is an invaluable resource, equipping our future leaders with the skills they need to help manage their finances, build wealth, and achieve long-term success,” said Congresswoman Nikema Williams. “This initiative is a critical step in leveling the playing field and empowering the next generation of innovators and community leaders.”
To access free credit and financial education tools and resources, students can sign up for myFICO at www.myfico.com/chriseubanks.
About Score A Better Future™
Score A Better Future is FICO’s free credit education program hosted across the country to teach consumers about the key ingredients in the FICO® Score, and connect them to free, one-on-one counseling from certified not-for-profit counselors tailored to their individual financial health and goals.
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