Panthers Participate in Financial Education Workshops
3/26/2018 11:45:00 AM | Life Skills
Freshman and senior student-athletes had the opportunity to hone their financial skills at financial education workshops on Monday, March 19, 2018. The workshops were facilitated by nationally-renowned financial literacy expert Eric Smith, of the EKS group, and provided each group with specific skills that help inform their understanding of personal financial management and how to make smart financial decisions.
"We always enjoy having Eric on campus to work with our student-athletes during these workshops because he delivers high-quality information that has incredible relevance," said Lisa Auld, Assistant Athletic Director for Student Life. "The student-athletes are able to enhance their skills through an engaging workshop setting that makes them aware of what to consider when they are looking to make strong financial decisions and position themselves for success."
At the first workshop of the day, the freshman student-athletes in attendance were given a broad introduction to the various factors that are a part of financial decision-making, including information about credit, protecting one's identity and how to build a budget that is realistic and sustainable over time. In the workshop for the senior student-athletes, much of the focus was on evaluating job offers, making sound decisions regarding benefits offerings, and how best to manage credit as they begin making larger purchases.
"When it comes to student-athletes' understanding of financial fundamentals, making it exciting and relatable helps drive the message home and gets them engaged in the learning process," said Smith. "The student-athletes at Pitt are fortunate to have the strong Life Skills program that they have, with such a strong and progressive focus on financial education. That focus shows in their engagement in the workshops and their development."
Student-athletes found the workshop to be a highly effective way to grow their own financial know-how and develop those key skills.
"Before the workshop, I didn't really save any money and was not sure where to start, but afterward I realized that starting now, with even a little bit, will help you out further down the road in life," said men's track and field student-athlete Noah Walker, who attended the first session.
The first/second session was seen as equally valuable to those attended.
"Even though I am a finance major, the specifics that were covered in the workshop put a lot of things into perspective and taught me that you can never know too much about personal finance," said men's soccer student-athlete Rajvir Kahlon.
Initiated in 1995 as one of the pilot programs of the NCAA's Student-Athlete Affairs Life Skills Program, the Cathy and John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program is committed to providing student-athletes an opportunity to prepare for success academically, athletically, and in their personal growth and development. To keep up with the program, follow @Pitt_LIFESKILLS on Twitter and Instagram.
"We always enjoy having Eric on campus to work with our student-athletes during these workshops because he delivers high-quality information that has incredible relevance," said Lisa Auld, Assistant Athletic Director for Student Life. "The student-athletes are able to enhance their skills through an engaging workshop setting that makes them aware of what to consider when they are looking to make strong financial decisions and position themselves for success."
At the first workshop of the day, the freshman student-athletes in attendance were given a broad introduction to the various factors that are a part of financial decision-making, including information about credit, protecting one's identity and how to build a budget that is realistic and sustainable over time. In the workshop for the senior student-athletes, much of the focus was on evaluating job offers, making sound decisions regarding benefits offerings, and how best to manage credit as they begin making larger purchases.
"When it comes to student-athletes' understanding of financial fundamentals, making it exciting and relatable helps drive the message home and gets them engaged in the learning process," said Smith. "The student-athletes at Pitt are fortunate to have the strong Life Skills program that they have, with such a strong and progressive focus on financial education. That focus shows in their engagement in the workshops and their development."
Student-athletes found the workshop to be a highly effective way to grow their own financial know-how and develop those key skills.
"Before the workshop, I didn't really save any money and was not sure where to start, but afterward I realized that starting now, with even a little bit, will help you out further down the road in life," said men's track and field student-athlete Noah Walker, who attended the first session.
The first/second session was seen as equally valuable to those attended.
"Even though I am a finance major, the specifics that were covered in the workshop put a lot of things into perspective and taught me that you can never know too much about personal finance," said men's soccer student-athlete Rajvir Kahlon.
Initiated in 1995 as one of the pilot programs of the NCAA's Student-Athlete Affairs Life Skills Program, the Cathy and John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program is committed to providing student-athletes an opportunity to prepare for success academically, athletically, and in their personal growth and development. To keep up with the program, follow @Pitt_LIFESKILLS on Twitter and Instagram.
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