Help raise awareness of the need for personal finance fundamentals.
We have many opportunities for volunteers with our organization. 2 Utah high schools ranked among the best in the U.S. in financial education
Click here to find out more about how these schools are teaching their students about personal finance.Save the Date!
The 2013 $tart $mart Teacher Summit will be held on October 11, 2013 at Thanksgiving Point.
Join KSL Newsradio's Amanda Dickson and Brian Ford of 8 Pillars Financial wellness to learn what your students need to know about money and how you can take control of your financial future.
Breakout sessions include topics like the Affordable Care Act, payday lending and student loans along with easy, engaging lesson ideas including Captain Cruise, Money Menegarie and Know Your Flow, Save Some Dough.
Summit attendees will receive full substitute reimbursement and 0.5 professional development credit. In addition, those traveling over 150 miles will receive free lodging and may be eligible for a $150 mileage stipend!
Registration opens August 15th. Sign up below to join our contact list and be among the first to register.
Mission & Unique Proposition
Our Mission
To improve the personal financial literacy of Kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards, and educational resources. We strive to prepare youth for life-long successful financial decision-making.
Our Unique Proposition
Utah Jump$tart is a coalition of organizations, which share a commitment to the financial education of youth. Working collaboratively, more resources and expertise are available to accomplish this task.
We accomplish our mission by:
- Raising awareness of the need for personal finance fundamentals;
- Enhancing the effectiveness of personal financial education;
- Promoting responsible fiscal attitudes and behaviors; and
- Encouraging networking and cooperative efforts among business, community, government and education
