Startup Smart Kids’  personal finance course stands out from other programs due to its comprehensive curriculum and interactive learning approach. Our course covers a wide range of financial topics, including money management, investments, budgeting, and more, providing a holistic understanding of personal finance. The interactive nature of our lessons engages students and allows them to apply their knowledge through real-world examples and practical activities.

Not at all! Financial literacy is a crucial life skill that benefits individuals across all career paths. Understanding personal finance, managing money effectively, and making informed financial decisions are essential skills for everyone, regardless of their future aspirations. Our course is designed to empower all students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the financial aspects of their lives, regardless of their career interests.

Our expert instructors have impressive backgrounds in finance and hold degrees from prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Oxford, and Stanford. Their expertise, combined with their passion for teaching and commitment to empowering young minds, creates a dynamic learning environment where students can thrive. They bring real-world experience and practical insights to the course, ensuring that students receive the highest quality education.

Our course format is specifically designed to engage students and facilitate effective learning. We utilize interactive lessons, multimedia resources, and opportunities for real-time interaction with instructors to ensure an engaging and immersive learning experience. Additionally, our course offers the flexibility for students to learn at their own pace and access materials at any time, allowing for personalized learning that suits their individual needs.

The course is designed to be a marathon, not a sprint, in order to ensure that each child retains the information they are learning. There are 5 modules. Because learning is enhanced when spread out, we've set the default to release a new module every other week; however, we can customize a schedule that's right for your school. 

Yes, upon successfully completing the Financial Literacy 101 course, students will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as a recognition of their dedication and achievement in acquiring valuable financial literacy skills. It can be a valuable addition to their academic portfolio and demonstrate their commitment to personal growth and financial education.

Our active learning exercises reinforce the learning and put it into practice. Our course is not book learning you leave on the shelf. It actually changes kids' mindsets and behaviors, and positively impacts their lives. Here are some of our statistics:

• Students who took an SSK course were more likely to save 38% more of their pocket money each week.
  
• Students who took an SSK course began to divide their pocket money into saving and investments versus spending all their money on a weekly basis.
  
• 21% of our students opened up Roth IRA accounts in order to save for the future.
  
• Students and their families began to talk about money regularly over dinner.
  
• One of our underprivileged kids who lived in their car with their family learned for the first time about saving and the importance of investing. In his own words, “I am going to do this!”
  

Course 2: Financial Literacy 102

Continuing and building upon 101, Course 102 will delve deep into the world of investments, including
Mutual Funds and even “Alternative Investments” such as Real Estate, Private Equity, and Angel & Venture Capital. It then covers Asset Allocation, Financial Planning, and ties it all together with each
student creating his/her own Portfolio and Action Plan.

Course 3: Entrepreneurship