Jump$tart Washington - A Coalition for Financial Literacy

Did You Know?

DYK 2
Only 21 % of students between the ages of 16 and 22 say they have taken a personal finance course through school.

Source: Youth and Money Survey, ASEC,1999 and/or 2001

Welcome to Jump$tart Washington

Jump$tart Washington is a nonprofit coalition created to promote the need for financial education in Washington State. Our members and partners, provide teacher training seminars, special events for students and reaching thousands of consumers throughout the state. The coalition includes individuals, public and private organizations, educators, and non-profit associations – each passionate about making change and advancing our goal to:

Raise awareness for the need and importance of personal financial literacy
Increase the use of financial education programs in school and homes
Grow support for the coalition

Jump$tart Washington Vision Statement

Financial empowerment for Washington residents.

Jump$tart Washington Mission Statement

Jump$tart Washington promotes the development of personal finance skills of Washington residents, with emphasis on education for K-college youth.

News from JumpStart Washington

» Money Smart Week Washington - Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The third annual Money Smart Week Washington campaign is under way. With close to 80 events scheduled across the state. To find one near you:https://chicagofed.org/applications/msw_calendar/public.htm?campaign=14

We also have 17 elected officials joining us in hosting reading days at their local elementary schools.

For more information: http://dfi.wa.gov/financial-education/pdf/2012-reading-days-press.pdf

» FDIC Adopt-A-School Program Seeks Schools to Adopt - Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Do you work for a middle or high school that would like some volunteer assistance? The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has authorized its employees to engage in financial education-related activities at underserved schools in its Adopt-a-School Program.

This program is targeted to students in grades 6-12 and is available to schools (including charter or private schools) that meet any one of the following criteria:

Schools in a low-or moderate-income census tract or rural area;
Middle or high schools targeting girls;
Middle or high schools where a majority of enrolled students are minority. The primary factors to measure minority status will be race and ethnicity; and
Middle or high schools where a majority of enrolled students are individuals with disabilities.

FDIC staff who volunteer in the program can work with schools to indirectly or directly provide financial education training for students. To learn more about the program contact FDIC Community Affairs Specialist Phyllis Pratt, (703) 254-2245 or FDIC Outreach & Program Development Chief Luke W. Reynolds at (703) 254-1045 or via email to communityaffairs@fdic.gov.

» Jump$tart Washington Named Coalition of the Year! - Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Wow! We’d like to thank the Academy, all our supporters and mom and dad! Jump$tart Washington has been named 2012 State Coalition of the Year! Thank you to all of you who’ve participated in programs, attended teacher trainings, and contributed to the goal of promoting financial empowerment! We couldn’t have done it without you!

» Governor Proclaims Washington Saves Week - Saturday, January 28, 2012

On January 25, 2012 Washington Governor Chris Gregoire issued a proclamation making February 19-26, 2012 "Washington Saves Week" in the Evergreen State.