Financial Literacy Program
The MCA Financial Literacy Program is an educational initiative designed to help individuals develop essential money management skills and build financial confidence.
Do you find taxes confusing?
Are you unfamiliar with Canada's banking system?
Do you want to know how to make the best investment choices?
Here is what people have to say about our Financial Literacy Program:
“Through the Financial Literacy Program, as a new immigrant, I was able to understand [Canada’s] banking system and financial resources available. ”
Mario Kieffer
Civil Designer
Join the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo as we host an interactive 8-10 week in-person program designed to equip you with essential skills in order to help you better manage your finances effectively.
Offered at a basic & advanced level, you will learn about banking, budgeting, credit, cryptocurrency, investments, financial goals and more from financial expert and #1 international best-selling author, Jay Falcone.
Whether you are new to financial planning or looking to enhance your knowledge, this program has something for everyone!
Cost: $25 for MCA members OR $30 for non-members
At the basic level, these sessions are designed to equip you with essential skills to manage your finances effectively and help you learn about banking, budgeting, credit and more.
Location: 9908 Penhorwood Street – Room 1311 (Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre)
Times: Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:30PM
Session Schedule:
- Banking – March 17
- Budgeting – March 24
- Credit – March 31
- Income Taxes – April 7
- Insurance – April 14
- Investments – April 21
- Government – April 28
- Conclusion/Graduation – May 5
At the advanced level, these sessions dive deeper into topics like establishing your financial goals, real estate investments, cryptocurrency, and more.
Location: 9908 Penhorwood Street – Room 1311 (Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre)
Times: Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:30PM
Session Schedule:
- The Concept of Money & Identifying Core Values (Part 1) – March 8
- The Concept of Money & Identifying Core Values (Part 2) – March 25
- The Concept of Money & Identifying Core Values (Part 3) – April 1
- Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 1) – April 8
- Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 2) – April 15
- Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 3) & Real Estate (Part 1) – April 22
- Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 4) & Real Estate (Part 2) – April 29
- Multiple Streams of Income (Part 1) – May 6
- Multiple Streams of Income (Part 2) & Cryptocurrencies – May 13
- Conclusion/Graduation – May 20
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No, there are no requirements to take any level of Financial Literacy. In the past, we have even seen people take both sessions at once!
You can contact our Programs Manager via email at programs@mcawb.org
To recieve your member discount code for checkout, please email programs@mcawb.org
