NEW YORK– –Suffolk Federal recently honored North Babylon High School students who completed the Suffolk Federal Scholars Program, a web-based education program that supports financial education at schools throughout Suffolk County. Suffolk Federal partners with EverFi, Inc. to bring this interactive financial management program to participating local high school students at no cost to the schools or taxpayers. The students received certificates during an exciting ceremony at the high school.
“These students are our future generation. The more we can do to help them grow and prosper, the more our country will benefit,” explained William J. O’Brien, Suffolk Federal’s President and CEO. “Suffolk Federal is proud to partner with EverFi to bring financial education to local students, to prepare each one of them for a sound financial future and to shine a light on the importance of financial literacy.”
The 10-unit course includes over six hours of programming covering a variety of financial topics such as savings, investments, credit cards, and student loans and other critical financial literacy concepts. Through the platform, students became certified in several topics related to personal finance, allowing them to become more informed and responsible citizens. The program uses the latest in new media technology—simulations, avatars and gaming– to bring complex financial concepts to life for today’s digital generation.