Youth information talking money
+ Webinars
2022
Youth information talking money
Financial literacy is a core life skill not only for survival but also for self-realisation. These skills gain even more importance in the current context of raping prices, rising inequalities, and economic hardship. Financial literacy ensures that young people make insightful budgeting decisions, choose the right banking and investment products, manage their savings and engage in debts wisely. Financial capability paves the road for self-development, autonomy, and better quality of life. On the other hand, financially illiterate young people are more vulnerable to scams, bad investments, and increasing debt and are at higher risk of poverty.
As youth information providers, we are aware of the positive impact that timely access to quality youth-friendly information can have on young people's aspirations, autonomy, and access to rights. Organised in the Council of Europe-ERYICA Partnership framework, this webinar aims to understand what financial literacy really means and to gain some insights and knowledge on the current situation of youth financial literacy in Europe. We will touch on the topics that interest young people the most, discuss them with key stakeholders, and reflect on how youth information providers can provide first-hand support. Participants will also listen to inspiring examples of youth information services and good practices from other related sectors.
Of course, youth information services alone are not enough of a solution to all the challenges and needs of young people. Instead, it should be considered a vital component of intersectional cooperation and partnerships with key actors and experts in financial literacy. Our webinar will be an opportunity to identify the main stakeholders in the field and discuss practical ways of cooperating and building partnerships.
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11:00 – 11:10
Welcome speech by Eva Reina, ERYICA Director
11:10 – 11:30
“Financial literacy for young people” by Kristina Fox, Writer in Nerdwallet UK
11:30 – 11:50
“Financial Education to support employment and entrepreneurial success” by Minna Melleri, Chief of Advocacy & Growth in JA Europe
11:50 – 11:55
Break
11:55 – 12:25
Inspiring initiatives from ERYICA Network
“Money & Me” by Kandice Wood, Digital Content Editor at Young Scot
“Finance Man” by Rosica Stojkovska-Zhivkovska, Web-content & Marketing Manager at Poraka Nova
“Money on your Mind” by Sinead Beirne, Spunout
12:25 – 12:55
Panel discussion with Minna Melleri, Kristina Fox & Kandice Wood
12:55 – 13:00
Closing thoughts
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Kristina Fox is a writer at NerdWallet UK. A Modern Languages graduate from the University of Oxford, she has traded French for finance and now writes on a range of topics including student finance and business banking. Kristina has lots of experience working with young people, most recently as a French tutor and as a Student Ambassador at university. She is passionate about young people’s potential and their right to be well-informed about the world and their future. Here you can read some of Kristina’s articles on the topic of financial literacy.
Minna Melleri is responsible for advocacy and growth at JA Europe, the largest organisation in Europe dedicated to preparing young people for employment and entrepreneurship. JA Europe is a member of JA Worldwide which for 100 years has delivered hands-on, experiential learning in entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy. JA creates pathways for employability, job creation and financial success. The JA Members work in 41 countries in Europe, offering over 4 million learning experiences every year in core programmes and inspiring millions more through online events and activities. Before joining JA Europe, Minna worked in EU public affairs for a number of organisations and also as CEO of JA’s national organisation in Iceland.
Kandice Wood is the Digital Content Editor at Young Scot in Scotland. Kandice has worked in youth information services for over nine years, on the development of digital content across Young Scot's website and social media platforms. Kandice currently leads on the Money & Me financial literacy campaign, in partnership with the Money and Pensions Service in the UK, encouraging young people to better manage their money, debt and budget for the future.
Rosica Stojkovska-Zhivkovska since 2017 works as web and marketing manager for the mladiinfo.eu platform, providing young people from all over the world with educational opportunities in order to fulfill their personal, educational and professional potential. From 2020 she is in NGO Poraka Nova - Struga where she continued to run the platform and is working as lead person for dissemination of all projects implemented by this organization with focus on inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. She is dedicated to support young people in learning and advancing their digital skills.
Sinead Beirne is the Head of Engagement with spunout, based in Ireland. Sinead has worked with spunout for 2 and a half years on the Youth Participation team and works to ensure that young people's voices are heard at all levels of the organisation. In 2021, spunout launched a campaign called 'Money on your Mind' which shared sharing tips about budgeting, managing your spending and dealing with financial stress.tion
