Personal Management Merit Badge, 12/2/24-12/5/24

It's the return of the Personal Management Merit Badge Class with Gain Federal Credit Union!

 

Verdugo Hills Council has partnered with Gain Federal Credit Union for this unique opportunity! Scouts & Non-Scouts  work with VHC counselors in earning their Personal Management Merit Badge along with taking the following courses:

 

Course is over four consecutive sessions: December 2 - December 5
5:30pm-7:30pm

$15 VHC fee

Location: 1800 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506

Must be at least 13 years old or in the 8^th Grade – 12^th Grade.

 

The Independent Advantage program is a series of financial courses available to high school students. In a relaxed and fun environment, students learn the financial life skills they'll need for today's financial reality. These skills are rarely taught in schools any more though they are critical to a well-rounded adult life.

Independent Advantage will educate your student on:

• Importance of credit and how to use it wisely
• The value of a credit score and how to maintain it
• How to create short and long term financial goals
• How to budget their money
• Proper use of credit cards, debit cards, and electronic financial systems
• How to maintain financial records and balance a checkbook
• How to identify fraud and protect your accounts
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

Independent Advantage graduates are set up with real world-tools for real-world finances. Upon completion of the courses series students receive:

• Checking account with a free box of checks
• Mastercard debit card
• Electronic access to their accounts
• Opportunity to apply for a low-limit credit card

 

 

Register now and receive a dry bag set!

Maximum 45 Scouts. Registration closes when capacity is reached.