Financial Literacy

"Amanda from Navigant Credit Union was great with my fifth grade class! Students learned about budgeting, spending versus saving, and needs versus wants. Their conversations were priceless! It was interesting to see how different groups tackled their budget. Some had a higher salary yet wanted to live in a studio apartment simply to save more, whereas others faced the real-word dilemma of 'what do you do when you can't make ends meet?' Through this simulation, students grew a new-found appreciation for the choices their parents make each day! It was a great experience and I'm looking forward to having Amanda come back and do this again with next year's fifth graders!"

"Last week, we wrapped up our 2024 ERCP Summer Program, and we have so many people to thank! A huge shoutout to Carlos Vargas, Adalberto Perez, and the entire Navigant Credit Union team for delivering an outstanding 6-week personal finance course for our ERCP students. Our students gained valuable knowledge on taxes, check writing, financial dos and don'ts, and many other lessons that will serve them well as they embark on their finance sessions for our students. We look forward to collaborating again in the near future!"

"I loved having Amanda come to teach my 5th graders at Silver Spring School in East Providence. She taught them such valuable banking and finance information that typically 5th graders don't get a chance to learn about. I can't wait for her to come and teach my new group this year."

"On behalf of Cranston East & West, I would like to extend our appreciation for Carlos's wonderful "Banking Basics" presentation at our schools. Helping our students learn about good financial decisions is one of the most important skills we can teach them as they prepare to become responsible consumers. We thank him and Navigant Credit Union for being an ally in this mission."

"The fifth grade classroom at Saint Philip School (Greenville, RI) utilizes a classroom economy complete with jobs, mortgages, bank accounts and more! As part of this program, we have a dedicated economics block as part of our curriculum. Once per month, Amanda LaRose of Navigant Credit Union comes in to teach our students about types of accounts, budgeting, saving, credit and more! Our partnership with Navigant Credit Union has been instrumental in bringing economics to life for our students. They are learning financial literacy early in life, giving them a strong foundation as they prepare to become responsible citizens of our community! Amanda is engaging and informative! She does a fantastic job of presenting financial literacy to my fifth grade students in a fun way, while teaching them important life skills. We look forward to Amanda’s visits each month and are so extremely grateful for our partnership with Navigant Credit Union. "

“Carlos Vargas has been an invaluable volunteer for EforAll Rhode Island, serving as a judge for our entrepreneur panels in both English and Spanish. His unique insights and thoughtful feedback bring an energy and perspective that both our entrepreneurs and audiences truly appreciate. Carlos’s dedication to supporting local businesses through his role as a judge has made a lasting impact on our community. We are incredibly grateful to Carlos and Navigant Credit Union for their continued support in helping us foster entrepreneurship in Rhode Island."