January 31, 2022 - The 51ΑΤΖζ Center for Economic Education at the Haile College of Business is partnering with the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission (KFEC) and the City of Independence to provide a first-of-its-kind financial literacy workshop to city government employees in Independence.
βWe are excited to grow our economic and financial education programs in partnership with Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission and the City of Independence.β Dr. Abdullah Al-Bahrani, director of the Center for Economic Education at the Haile College of Business, said. βWe value the commitment the City of Independence places on financial education and providing each employee access to quality financial education. We hope that this program can grow and serve more cities in our region.β
Each public sector employee is eligible to participate in the workshop, including fire, police, public works, city building workers and more.
βKFEC is dedicated to serving Commonwealth employees,β Matt Frey, executive director of KFEC and 51ΑΤΖζ alum, said. βWe are excited Independence is the first and we are looking forward to servicing the rest of the state as well.β
The workshop will cover what is unique to Independence employees. Classes will range from budgeting basics to retirement options available to city employees. Attendees will learn a more hands-on approach when planning for their retirement and other financial needs. The workshops will start Feb. 2 and occur twice a week.
βWe are thrilled to give our employees the opportunity to participate in the financial literacy workshop,β City of Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman said. βWhile we certainly have a spectacular team here, not everyone has had the benefit of a solid financial upbringing. We are equally grateful to Independenceβs own Cain family. Not only have they helped make this program possible through 51ΑΤΖζ, but theyβve gone the extra mile to ensure success in their hometown.β
To learn more about the Center for Economic Education at the Haile College of Business, click HERE.
About the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission: The KFEC promotes financial empowerment for all Kentuckians. We have six focus groups: Kentuckians with disabilities, aging Kentuckians, state employees, low-income families, students, and veterans and military personnel. Learn more about the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission
About the Haile College of Business: With more than 2,000 students, the Haile College of Businessβ goal is to educate and connect with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati business community by delivering globally relevant, innovative and sustainable programs and practices. The college offers 12 undergraduate degrees and three masterβs level programs. For more information, visit its website.
About 51ΑΤΖζ:Β Founded in 1968, 51ΑΤΖζ is an entrepreneurial state university of over 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. We are a regionally engaged university committed to empowering our students to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names. ForΒ more information, visitΒ .
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