Llanelli Star

Building society boost for financial education

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PRINCIPALI­TY Building Society has given £50,000 to seven schools in Carmarthen­shire to help provide more than 1,400 students with financial education.

The project will see money allocated evenly between Ysgol y Strade, Coedcae, Bryngwyn, Glan y Mor, St John Lloyd, Bro Myrrdin and Maes yr Gwendraeth secondary schools.

All of these schools form the Business Class Partnershi­p programme cluster in Carmarthen­shire and students will be able to achieve the London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) L2 Certificat­e in financial capability and/or the LIBF LiFE qualificat­ion.

Lessons will include household budgeting workshops, financial planning, insurance, pensions, as well as preparing students for adulthood and the world of work.

Steve Hughes, CEO at Principali­ty Building Society, said: “It’s more important than ever to be teaching our children and young people about finances, giving them the knowledge and skills to both appreciate money and manage it effectivel­y as they grow up.

“We have a role to play in supporting our hardworkin­g schools in helping to prepare children for life as adults and working life. I’m delighted we’re able to support the schools cluster in Carmarthen­shire.

“Principali­ty colleagues across Wales see helping their local schools as an important way of immersing themselves in their communitie­s.”

 ?? Picture: Gavin Dando ?? Principali­ty CEO Steve Hughes chats to Ysgol y Strade pupils.
Picture: Gavin Dando Principali­ty CEO Steve Hughes chats to Ysgol y Strade pupils.

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