Financial Literacy Resources
Every individual in our community deserves the chance to enhance their finances, advance their career opportunities, and elevate their economic standing. United Way of Adams County is committed to assisting more residents in achieving financial stability by offering locally available resources, education, and tools to empower them to progress and support themselves and their families.
Kindergarten to 3rd Grade
Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Courses
Students will:
- Learn age-appropriate financial literacy
- Learn the necessary concepts applicable to state and national educational standards
- Apply standards-based concepts to the real world
- Synthesize elective concepts through cumulative, tangible deliverables
- Demonstrate the skills necessary for future career pathway success
This is a no cost program. Learn more by clicking here.
4th and 5th Grade
Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Courses
Students will:
- Learn the necessary concepts applicable to state and national educational standards
- Analyze a business situation or principle using a case study
- Synthesize elective concepts through cumulative, tangible deliverables
- Demonstrate the skills necessary
This is a no cost program. Learn more by clicking here.
Bella Ease Out of School Program
Students will:
- Learn life shills
- Learn how to create and use a budget
This is a no cost program. Learn more by clicking here.
6th to 8th Grade
Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Courses
Students will:
- Learn the necessary concepts applicable to state and national educational standards
- Apply these standards-based concepts to the real world
- Analyze a business situation or principle using a case study
- Synthesize elective concepts through cumulative, tangible deliverables
- Analyze a business situation or principle using a case study
- Demonstrate the skills necessary
This is a no cost program. Learn more by clicking here.
Bella Ease Teen Reach Program
Students will:
- Learn everyday life skills
- Assistance with academics, participate with STEM and service learning
- Learn how to compile and use a budget
- In school and out of school hours
- Transportation and food provided
This is a no cost program. Learn more by clicking here.
University of Illinois Extension Welcome to the Real World: Career Exploration & Budgeting Program
This program is designed as a series of learning activities that culminate in a simulation experience in which youth choose a post-graduation path and make a series of related “real world” decisions.
Students will:
- Explore careers
- Make consumer choices related to future independent living
- Learn skills needed to manage their finances
- Evaluate their success in managing their monthly income and expenses
- Explore alternatives to balance a budget
This is a no cost program. Learn more by clicking here.
9th to 12th Grade
Junior Achievement Financial Literacy Courses
Students will:
- Learn the necessary concepts applicable to state and national educational standards
- Apply these standards-based concepts to the real world
- Analyze a business situation or principle using a case study
- Synthesize elective concepts through cumulative, tangible deliverables
- Analyze a business situation or principle using a case study
- Demonstrate the skills necessary
This is a no cost program. Learn more by clicking here.
Bella Ease Teen Reach Program
Students will:
- Learn everyday life skills
- Assistance with academics, participate with STEM and service learning
- Learn how to compile and use a budget
- In school and out of school hours
- Transportation and food provided
This is a no cost program. Learn more by clicking here.
High School & College Students
Bella Ease College Bound Program
Students will:
- Guidance selecting colleges, filling out applications, and finding scholarships
- Assistance setting up and attending college visits
- Help purchasing school and dorm supplies
- Mentoring - Parents welcome
This is a no cost program. Learn more by clicking here.
Bella Ease Financial Literacy Classes
Students will:
- Learn how to calculate a monthly budget
- Learn how to maintain a budget
- Plan for a better and brighter future
This is a no cost program. Learn more by clicking here.
College Students
University of Illinois Extension Financial Literacy Program
Financial literacy consists of the ability to interpret various financial issues, many involving personal finance. This guide has many resources for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students to learn more about several online tools.
This is a no cost program. Learn more by calling 217.223.8380 or by clicking here.
Financial Literacy Resources for Adults
Financial Literacy Classes - 217.209.0632
- 4 to 6 week course
- Meets once per week
Learn more by clicking here.
Job Training Economic Development - 217.209.0632
- GED Assistance
- Resume Building
- Career Training
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- All are welcome, especially those who are unemployed and underemployed
- Community Job Skills
- Hiring Events & Fairs
- Job Prep Workshops
- Offered in January
These workshops are no cost to the public. To learn more, call 217.223.1200 or click here.
- 3-part sessions
- 1 class per month for 3 months (September through November or March through May)
- Class is 1.5 hours
- Childcare provided
This program is no cost to participants. To learn more call 217.593.7052 or click here.
- 12 week course
- Scholarship opportunities
- Uses mentors and allies to help navigate your financial responsibilities
Call 217.224.5530 for availability or click here for more information.
- First year experience
- Offers referrals and basic financial literacy
This program is no cost to participants. For more information call 217.224.2600 or click here.
Adult Education - 217.641.4951
Morning, afternoon and evening classes available
- GED & ESL Courses
- Virtual Job Shadowing
- Job Readiness Skills
- Tutors available
Learn more by clicking here.
Personal Finances - 217.641.4941
Geared toward those in retirement
Learn more by clicking here.
- This program offers budgeting assistance to those in need.
- Walk-ins are welcome
- 8:00AM to 11:00AM
- 1:00PM to 3:00PM
This program is no cost to participants. For m ore information, call 217.223.4970.
- Classes include lessons from Dave Ramsey
This program is no cost to participants. For more information call 217.224.7856 or click here.
- Resume development & online job application assistance
- Financial aid & career planning assistance
- Labor market information
- Interviewing skills and more
This program is no cost to participants. Call 217.224.8171 to register, and click here to learn more.
- Budgeting
- Checking vs Savings Account
- Credit vs. Debit Cards
- Loans and more
- Offered in-person on a one-on-one basis in your own time
This program is no cost to participants. Call 217.224.8171 to register, and click here for more information.
IPS is a model of supported employment for people with symptoms of mental illness (e.g., depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)as well as individuals diagnosed with Autistic Disorder. IPS supported employment helps people living with behavioral health conditions work at regular jobs of their choosing. Mainstream education and technical training are included as ways to advance career paths. One does not need to receive services at Transitions to access IPS and it is free.
Call 217.223.0413 for more information.