# Event Details - **Event Name**: Financial Foundations for Students: Building a Semester of Success - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for these fun, informative, free workshops with real-life economics and personal finance lessons you can share with your students.About this EventThe Kansas Council for Economic Education, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the Centers for Economic Education at Fort Hays State University and Wichita State University are pleased to present this engaging workshop for educators.This workshop will empower you with ideas and strategies to teach financial literacy effectively. Learn how to sequence relevant topics seamlessly and integrate student-driven examples. Explore new resources that address vital concepts such as budgeting, saving, credit, investing, financial decision-making, risk management, and financial planning, as well as digital banking and payments. Enhance your teaching toolkit and inspire your students with the know-how to establish financial capability today and beyond.These workshops offer:2 hours of Graduate Credit from Fort Hays State or Wichita State for those who qualifyMeals (breakfast/lunch) and snacksHands-on, standards-based lesson plans and supplemental materialsTurnkey one semester financial literacy coursesAnd moreDaily Schedule:The agenda listed below shows the topics that will be covered at each workshop. Times and presenters may vary within an organization, but all topics will be covered both in Olathe and Hays.Your $20 Registration Fee will be refunded to you at the completion of the workshop. Refunds are available for those who cancel one week prior to the start of the workshop.Graduate credit is available from WSU and FHSU with scholarships for the full price of tuition available for those who qualify on a first-come, first-served basis. These are available for certified Kansas teachers who are or will be teaching a personal finance course or related course.Information about registering for credit will be provided in person at the workshop.Day 1 Sample Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:10 AMWelcome?: 08:10 AM - 08:45 AMFifty Nifty Ice Breaker?: 08:45 AM - 09:15 AMABLE and 530 AccountsHost: Tom Treacy, Deputy Assistant State Treasurer of Kansas?: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AMWelcome to EconEd LinkHost: Jan Wolcutt, Wichita St U & Jesse Jacobs, Fort Hays St U?: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AMExploring TaxesHost: Jan Wolcutt & Jesse Jacobs?: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AMPersonal Finance Made Easy with New Turnkey CurriculaHost: Charlene Nichols, KCEE?: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMFinancial Ed. Research: Lessons from Two Studies on Financial Access and DigitHost: Aditi Routh, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City?: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMInvesting & Starting a Business Host: Patrick McGinn, GBKS Investment Management?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMWhat's New on FRE.org?Host: Gigi Wolf Neil, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City?: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMFrom Classroom to Campus: Financial Literacy Lessons from Powercat FinancialHost: Avery Williams, Powercat Financial ?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMDaily Download: Kahoot EditionHost: Charlene NicholsDay 2 Sample Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AMWelcome & Breakfast?: 08:15 AM - 09:00 AMReality Check: The Life You Can AffordHost: Rebecca Chambers, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia?: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AMMaking a BudgetHost: Lesley Mace, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Birmingham?: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AMInvest in What’s Next CurriculumHost: Kevin Woodcox, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond?: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AMCareer ExplorationHost: Rebecca Chambers?: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMIs Insurance Worth Buying?Host: Lesley Mace?: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMMaking a DecisionHost: Lesley Mace?: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PMGrad Credit OverviewHost: Jan Wolcutt & Jesse Jacobs?: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PMFinancial Values and GoalsHost: Rebecca Chambers?: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM10 Tips to Fight Fraud: Protect Your Identity and Your MoneyHost: Herb Weisbaum, The Consumerman?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMDaily Download: Kahoot EditionHost: Charlene NicholsDay 3 Sample Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:05 AMWelcome?: 08:05 AM - 09:00 AMFuture Money Course DemoHost: Gigi Wolf Neil?: 09:00 PM - 10:00 AMAn Introduction to CryptocurrenciesHost: An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMUnderstanding Your Paycheck ResourcesHost: Gigi Wolf Neil?: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AMThree C’s of CreditHost: Lesley Mace?: 11:30 AM - 11:45 AMPersonal Finance in a Flash ComicsHost: Gigi Wolf Neil?: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMYouth Entrepreneurship ChallengeHost: Benjamin Schears, Fort Hays State University?: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PMWhat Is an Entrepreneur?Host: Lesley Mace?: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PMStudent Programs: Building Real-World Skills in Hands-On Academic CompetitionsHost: Charlene Nichols?: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMPersonal Finance IS EconHost: Jesse Jacobs?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMDaily Download: Kahoot Edition & ReimbursementsHost: Charlene Nichols - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/olathe/financial-foundations-for-students-building-a-semester-of-success/100001987660284417 - **Event Categories**: workshops, contests, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes - Location: Kansas State University - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Olathe - **state**: KS - **country**: United States - **location**: Kansas State University - **lat**: 38.9285466 - **long**: -94.8425006 - **full address**: Kansas State University, 22201 West Innovation Drive, Olathe, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Financial Foundations for Students: Building a Semester of Success - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3bf0bd9bb0e341353547e0f212455a771493cdb2ef76d170e7567d63deb79da2-rimg-w1200-h600-dcb6b6b6-gmir.jpg?v=1776432908 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Financial Foundations for Students: Building a Semester of Success being held? - **A:** Financial Foundations for Students: Building a Semester of Success takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Kansas State University, 22201 West Innovation Drive, Olathe, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Financial Foundations for Students: Building a Semester of Success? - **A:** Financial Foundations for Students: Building a Semester of Success is organized by Kansas Council for Economic Education. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Financial Foundations for Students: Building a Semester of Success is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Olathe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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