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The American Consumer Council is pleased to introduce TeenRich™ – our 2012 Financial Literacy program and curriculum for teens. We look forward to working with our corporate and financial institution partners to help educate a new generation of American consumers on how to make money, save and spend their hard-earned dollars!

ACC offers three options relating to TeenRich™:

1. The TeenRich™ Train-the-Trainer Workshop for Educators. This workshop consists of a one-day program hosted by ACC in partnership with its network of credit unions and financial partners. Workshop participants will also receive a certificate of completion from the American Consumer Council and its university sponsor. There is no cost to educators to attend this workshop; however, space is limited and advance registration is required.

2. Certification Course in TeenRich™. This 8-module on-line course is designed to certify educators in teaching a comprehensive TeenRich™ program to teens (Grades 7-12). It consists of 8 modules that educators can complete over a two-week period and be certified by ACC’s university partner. Graduates will receive a TeenRich™ Certificate in Financial Literacy from ACC and its university partner. Tuition for the certification course is $295. Graduates will have access to downloading all course materials for their students at a 50 % discount.

3. TeenRich™ Course Materials. Educators may purchase the TeenRich™ 8-module course and download all course materials for their students. The package includes: Teacher’s Guide for all 8 lessons; Student Activities for each lesson; and, Power Point presentations for each lesson. Educators who have completed the Certificate in Financial Literacy from ACC and its university partner, will receive a 50% discount on all materials they order.

2012 TeenRich™ Lesson Plan:

1. ACC’s 2012 TeenRich™ includes the following lessons:
2. How to Make SMART Financial Decisions
3. How to Make Money, Save Money, Invest Money and Spend Money
4. How to Budget My Money and Not Buy Everything You Want or is Advertised
5. Financial Independence: Living on My Own
6. The Art of Making Smart Purchases: Cars, Electronics, Clothes, Pets and Homes
7. The Art of Managing My Credit and Credit Cards
8. Seven Ways to Avoid Financial Pitfalls and Money Troubles
9. Consumer Privacy and Awareness Issues

To Participate in ACC’s 2012 TeenRich™:

Credit Unions:
ACC is pleased to partner with a network of credit unions across the United States. If your credit union would like to host an on-site TeenRich™ train-the-trainer event for educators, please contact ACC at: info@americanconsumercouncil.org

Educators and School Districts:
If you are a teacher, school administrator, or work for a school district, we look forward to teaching you how to deliver ACC’s 2012 TeenRich™ at no cost. Please contact us at: info@americanconsumercouncil.org

Corporations:
If your company would like to join ACC as a partner in presenting ACC’s 2012 TeenRich™, please contact us at: info@americanconsumercouncil.org