Tennessee Jump$tart is a non-profit organization comprised of approximately 50 individuals and organizations representing business, government and education who have joined together to improve the personal financial literacy of Tennessee’s youth.
The Q2 Board Meeting will be held virtually at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6. Email jumpstarttn@gmail.com for attendee information.
If you teach personal finance or want to learn more about personal finance content and resources, this conference is for you!
Tennessee Jump$tart’s 22nd Annual Personal Finance Educators Conference is open to all personal finance educators and practitioners - whether you are a teacher or administrator at a public, private, or home school; a student teacher; or an outreach specialist at a community organization, nonprofit, or business.
$25 Special Registration Fee for K-12 and Community Educators!
Professional development credit; Personal Finance Credential to teach Tennessee high school course; and additional credential opportunity for previous attendees!
Click here to register for the conference, select your credential needs, and book your hotel.
We look forward to seeing you in June!
The Q3 Board Meeting will be held virtually at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sep. 2. Email jumpstarttn@gmail.com for attendee information.
The Q4/Annual Board Meeting will be held at 11 a.m. at the TN Dept. of Commerce & Insurance (Davy Crockett Building) on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Email jumpstarttn@gmail.com for additional attendee information.
The Q1 Board Meeting will be held virtually at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4. Email jumpstarttn@gmail.com for attendee information.
Tennessee Jump$tart Financial Education Webinar Series Presents: Credit Cards - What You Need to Know
Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 4-5 p.m. CT/5-6 p.m. ET
Did you know the U.S. credit card balances have reached over $1 trillion? And how much is a trillion anyway? How do credit cards work and what is cardholders' responsibility for understanding the cost of credit, credit card disclosures and credit card statements? The age of the credit card brings many questions that need answers. Prepare yourself and your students for a better financial future with knowledge along with thinking skills, and applied reading and math.
Click here to register today!
Tennessee Jump$tart Financial Education Webinar Series Presents: Financial Advice Via Social Media - The Rise of the “Finfluencer”
Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 4-5 p.m. CT/5-6 p.m. ET
During this webinar we will explore what a "Finfluencer" is, gain an understanding of how they operate, and learn how to recognize legitimate online advice. Additionally, we will delve into the demographics of current investors and how those numbers have evolved.
Click here to register today!
Tennessee Jump$tart Financial Education Webinar Series Presents: Keeping a Roof Over Your Head
Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 4-5 p.m. CT/5-6 p.m. ET
One of the new Personal Finance Standards—3.3—is Renting a Home. Topics covered in this session include the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home or apartment, types of lease agreements, and tenant and landlord rights. Participants will be provided a PowerPoint presentation and student guide to fulfill this standard.
Click here to register today!
Email jumpstarttn@gmail.com for the Zoom meeting information.
RetireReadyTN: Understanding Tennessee’s Retirement Program
Monday, February 26, 2024, 4-5 p.m. (CT) | 5–6 p.m. (ET)
Registration: https://cvent.me/ALKR18
In this session, we'll cover retirement planning for State of Tennessee employees and K-12 Public School Teachers. Attendees will receive an understanding of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) and how to estimate their own retirement benefit. We will cover the State of TN 401k and its importance in retirement planning. Finally, we'll cover resources available for retirement planning at all career stages.
This is a virtual meeting. An invitation will be sent in late November.
This meeting will be held face-to-face. Location to be announced.
If you teach personal finance or want to learn more about personal finance concepts and resources, this conference is for you! And, you will be able to:
Earn $100 stipend for TENNESSEE K-12 educators and/or nonprofit financial educators
Be part of a community of personal finance education professionals
Obtain high-quality professional development
Network with others involved in personal financial education
Have fun while learning
Gain the credentialing to teach TN high school personal finance course (successfully completing the conference provides the credentialing)
Obtain new, high-quality educational resources and lessons
Attend great sessions by educators and industry professionals
Interact with personal finance vendor exhibits
Participate in fun activities
Win door prizes and eat fabulous food!
Meet award-winning educators (This could be you! To apply, visit www.jumpstarttn.org and see Teacher of the Year under Activities)
See beautiful scenery (and you might see a bear!)
This will be a virtual meeting (CST). Board members, please determine who will be casting any votes that need to be taken. Please refer to the email for the link to register for the meeting.
