The training offered by Champlain College is available through April 30
Vermont Business Magazine A free, on-demand, virtual personal finance course is available for Vermont teachers and anyone interested until April 30, Treasurer Pieciak highlighted today.
The course, provided by The Champlain College Center for Financial Literacy, offers educators up to eight hours of professional development across eight virtual sessions focusing on financial education and how to successfully integrate it into the classroom. The resource is available through April, in recognition of Financial Literacy Month.
The sessions feature discussions with local fiscal leaders, including State Treasurer Mike Pieciak.
“As costs continue to climb, knowing how to budget, plan, and save your money can make all the difference,” said Treasurer Pieciak. “It’s never too early, or too late, to take control of your finances. I encourage Vermonters to take advantage of this unique opportunity, so they can make the best decisions for their futures.”
John Pelletier, Director of the Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College, emphasized that Vermont is among a minority of states that do not require financial literacy for high school graduation. “The Center has projected that in 2031, nearly three out of every four high school graduates will reside in a state requiring a personal finance course. Vermont is not one of these states. We’re proud to offer this free resource to make financial education more accessible in Vermont’s schools.”
The course was made possible through a grant from EastRise Credit Union. “Financial education is essential to the long‑term strength of our Vermont communities, and is at the heart our purpose,” says Robert Miller, President and Chief Operating Officer of EastRise Credit Union. “Bringing financial literacy into our communities and classrooms helps ensure the young people of Vermont have the knowledge they need to make informed decisions. That work begins by providing educators with meaningful resources to strengthen the financial futures of our state.”
A 2024 study found that a one-semester financial literacy course can boost lifetime savings by approximately $100,000.
Any Vermonter can access the training here.
4.20.2026. Montpelier, VT –Office of the Vermont State Treasurer
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