For more information and scheduling, contact our Family Economics and Resource Management Associate Extension Educator:
Faye Griffiths-Smith
| Phone: | 203-407-3160 |
|---|---|
| E-mail: | faye.griffiths-smith@uconn.edu |
| Address: | 305 Skiff Street, North Haven, CT 06473 |
UConn Extension offers dynamic financial education workshops designed to engage participants and build knowledge and skills tailored to their needs and interests. A variety of interactive teaching methods are used to ensure content is accessible, relevant, and practical.
Our personal financial education programs are delivered in collaboration with academic institutions, community organizations, state agencies, and businesses. These partnerships help us reach a wide range of audiences, including youth, young adults, families, professionals, and the general public. We also provide training for professional and volunteer groups, and we specialize in developing workshops for new audiences and individuals facing financial challenges. Contact your local organization or faye.griffiths-smith@uconn.edu for more information on upcoming workshops or to organize one in your community.
UConn Extension also coordinates the Connecticut Saves Campaign (learn more below), a statewide initiative that promotes personal saving through financial education and social marketing. This year-round campaign is supported by a network of partner organizations and encourages residents to set goals, make plans, and save automatically.
We are developing workshops for new audiences and working with people facing financial challenges. Opportunities to collaborate with others on new projects are welcomed.
Sample Workshops Offered
Financial Literacy for Youth and Teens
Helping young people develop healthy financial habits early through UConn 4-H programs, school partnerships, and interactive activities focused on budgeting, saving, and career exploration. Workshops include:
- The Financial Facts of Life
- Welcome to the Real World
- Starting Out: What You Need to Know
- Financial Jeopardy
- Set a Goal, Make a Plan
- Your First Job: Make Your Money Go Far
Money Management for Adults and Families
Providing tools to create a spending plan, reduce debt, understand credit scores, and set financial goals. Workshops and individual support are available. Workshops for parents and adults include:
- Teaching Your Children About Money
- Parents, Kids, and Money
- Financial Capability Workshops for Adults
- Beyond Paycheck to Paycheck
- Financial Fitness Checkup
- Making Change: Saving Money and Reducing Debt
Student Financial Wellness
Guiding college students through financial aid, student loans, budgeting while in school, and preparing for financial independence after graduation.
Financial Education for Older Adults
Helping older adults protect themselves from financial exploitation, manage fixed incomes, and plan for long-term financial stability.
Community-Based Programs
Partnering with local agencies, schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations to deliver customized financial education that supports community needs and builds local capacity. Programs include:
- Professional Development Workshops
- Financial Coaching Training
- Your Money, Your Goals (developed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
Connecticut Saves Campaign
Encouraging Connecticut Residents to Save for Their Goals
UConn Extension coordinates the Connecticut Saves Campaign with the support of partnering agencies and organizations. Together we promote saving behavior through financial education and social marketing. Connecticut Saves Week, the last week in February, is a special time to promote saving, but the campaign runs all year round. Pledge to save toward your goals now.