 
Current Programs
Personal Finance Training for Teachers
UT Extension is an approved provider by the Department of Education of the required certification in the new subject matter of Personal Finance. Extension educators are offering 2 day workshops across the state which will provide the certification required by teachers to teach personal finance.
Financial Readiness For The Early Grades
The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions has provided a generous grant that will allow Tennessee Jump$tart to conduct a series of workshops around the state called "Financial Literacy for the Early Grades." As part of this program, participants will learn more about curriculum that is available to teach personal finance as well as find out more about organizations that have programs/resources focused on elementary education.
Money Crunch
Financial management course to teach young employees, aged 18 to 24, how to budget, build wealth, plan for their goals, and save money for investment
Bankruptcy Counseling and Education
Counseling is provided to help individuals and families assess their assets and liabilities and determine an appropriate course of action to discharge debt. Bankruptcy Education is provided to help people who have filed personal bankruptcy acquire skills for more effective financial management.
Tennessee Saves
Engages statewide partners in encouraging Tennesseans to save and build wealth.
Financial Security in Later Life
A national Extension initiative focusing on planning and preparing for retirement.
TN Asset Abuse Toolkit
Credible information and resources to disabled adults, seniors and caregivers who want to learn how to recognize and avoid financial abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Ditch the Pitch
Peer education to help elderly citizens develop skill and know-how to prevent financial fraud.
Homebuyer Education
THDA-Certified programs to prepare first time homebuyers to successfully manage home purchase and ownership.
On My Own
Financial education simulation for junior and senior high youth.
NEFE High School Financial Planning
Curricula for teaching senior high students that basics of financial success.
Credit and Consequences
Debt and credit card management for adults and young people.
4-H Consumer Education Project
Career Paths/Ready to Work
Education for career selection and employment.
Using Social Marketing to Build on Extension's Strengths
Materials from 2008 AFCPE Extension Preconference
Jane Schuchardt and Dena Wise
For additional information see FINRA's social marketing resources for investor education at http://www.finrafoundation.org/resources.asp
For more information about the UT Extension Family Economics programs, please contact your local County Extension Representative.
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