Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo

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 $35 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: TBD



Session Schedule:

  • The Concept of Money & Identifying Core Values (Part 1)
  • The Concept of Money & Identifying Core Values (Part 2)
  • The Concept of Money & Identifying Core Values (Part 3)
  • Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 1)
  • Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 2)
  • Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 3) & Real Estate (Part 1)
  • Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 4) & Real Estate (Part 2)
  • Multiple Streams of Income (Part 1)
  • Multiple Streams of Income (Part 2) & Cryptocurrencies
  • Conclusion/Graduation

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: TBD

Session Schedule:

  • The Concept of Money & Identifying Core Values (Part 1)
  • The Concept of Money & Identifying Core Values (Part 2)
  • The Concept of Money & Identifying Core Values (Part 3)
  • Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 1)
  • Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 2)
  • Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 3) & Real Estate (Part 1)
  • Evaluating Private Offerings (Part 4) & Real Estate (Part 2)
  • Multiple Streams of Income (Part 1)
  • Multiple Streams of Income (Part 2) & Cryptocurrencies
  • Conclusion/Graduation

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

Join the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo for our upcoming Community Cultural Awareness Session.

This 3- hour, interactive workshop is designed for individuals and small organizations in the Wood Buffalo community who want to learn about cultural inclusivity and diversity, or who want to meet their Workplace Inclusion Charter goals.