“What Does Money Mean to You?”
Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Jump$tart Coalition is partnering with the State Treasurer’s office and Front Porch Forum to announce an original video contest for youth, with the goal to help them better understand the importance of managing money responsibly.
This year’s theme: “What Does Money Mean to You” is a follow-up to last year’s contest theme “Save for a Rainy Day. The contest encourages youth to develop videos that will highlight the benefits of saving and spending money wisely, how money can support your dreams and/or making sound financial decision.
As of 2018, 49% of Vermonters lack a rainy day fund to cover expenses for three months, in case of emergencies such as sickness, job loss, or economic downturn. Like all good habits, learning the importance of saving as a youth is a lesson that will have a positive effect for an entire lifetime.
The contest is open to middle school and high school students, including home-schooled students. Videos may be submitted by a team or individually. The winning entries will be awarded $500 for first place, $250 for second place and $100 for third place.
The deadline for student submissions is April 1, 2022 and the winning videos will be showcased on the newly updated Jump$tart website.
For more information about contest details please visit www.vermontjumpstart.com . Last year’s winning videos are also available on our website.
Founded in 2004, the Vermont Jump$tart Coalition is a non-profit, all-volunteer Board of professionals who have joined together to improve the personal financial literacy skills of Vermont's youth. The Vermont Coalition is a branch of the National Jump$tart Coalition. We are funded by individuals and organizations who support our mission.
Montpelier, VT February 10, 2021 The Vermont Jump$tart Coalition. For more information please contact Lori Belding at [email protected]