Students learn how to be money wise at college
SIXTH formers in Hinckley learnt about how to manage their money after they leave school.
The two days of financial education at Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre was sponsored by Hinckley and Rugby Building Society.
Ed Flack, a financial education expert from the not-for-profit WizeUp, worked with dozens of Year 12 students and some of the parents as well.
He spent his first day with students who are planning to go on to university after their final sixth form year which begins in September.
He tackled budgeting, flat sharing and credit cards.
That evening it was the turn of their parents to learn some tips, with around 40 taking part in a lively discussion about student finance.
On the second day, Mr Flack worked with students planning to move straight into work after leaving the school next summer.
They looked at how to write a great CV and talked about saving, budgeting, tax and National Insurance.
Mr Flack said: “We enjoyed really great participation from everyone who attended, including the parents who had lots of great questions to ask.
“Over the two days we managed to chat to about 150 young and not so young people.
“Huge thanks to our wonderful friends at Hinckley and Rugby Building Society for sponsoring our participation.
“This is our eighth year of working together and the society has been absolutely magnificent.”
Janet Paterson, head of sixth form, said: “We are hugely grateful to Hinckley and Rugby for providing sponsorship so that WizeUp could work with our students again this year.
“WizeUp’s advice on everything from writing a great CV to managing a student flat share is invaluable as students make their plans for the future.”
Castle Street branch customer assistant Jennifer Williams dropped in to see Mr Flack’s lessons in action.
She said: “Ed gets across so much useful knowledge to the students.
“By the end they are much better equipped to manage their money after school.”