26 Citigroup employees will be actively involved in Junior Achievement Romania’s programme, “Money and Budget” by teaching 100 courses over the next 4 months
The programme is also supported by a USD 20,000 grant from Citigroup Foundation
2,200 students from 23 Romanian cities will acquire financial literacy, business and banking skills directly from professionals, within the “Money and Budget” Junior Achievement programme supported by Citi and the Ministry of Education, said the bank in a statement.
Citi supports the project through a Citigroup Foundation USD 20,000 grant. Additionally, 26 Citi volunteers will teach 100 classes to 15-18 year old students from Bucharest, Ploiesti and Constanta, during March-June 2007.
This is the highest number of volunteers coming from the same company which participates into a Junior Achievement Romania (JA Romania) programme. The 26 Citi employees will be teaching students how to avoid financial failures, how to save and invest their own money, and also how to spend their money wisely.
“Being part of this programme is equally a responsibility and a rewarding experience. They say that when the child asks for money for the first time, it’s the right time to start its financial education. Supporting this education is part of Citi’s global strategy and an expression of our franchise commitment to the local community. The USD 20,000 grant together with the enthused volunteering of our colleagues confirm this commitment ” says Cristela Georgescu, Deputy General Manager of Citibank Romania, and Board member of JA Romania.
“Citi is a wonderful supporter of JA Worldwide and our efforts to bring business and economic educational programmes to young people around the world. We are very happy that Citi has proved to be a great supporter and a very active volunteer for JA Romania’s programmes too. Our joint effort is to teach young people how to do business”, says Stefania E. Popp, JA Romania CEO.
The “Money and Budget” programme consists of lectures, working groups and interactive case studies. The programme is being developed in high schools from Bucharest, Brasov, Constanta, Buzau, Studina (Olt), Horodnic de Sus (Suceava), Deva, Pitesti, Hunedoara, Liteni, Izvoarele (Iasi), Sebes (Alba), Timisoara, Fetesti, Husi, Lunca Banului (Vaslui), Medgidia, Odorheiu Secuiesc, Petrosani, Roman, Piatra Neamt, Ploiesti si Subcetate-Mures.
Besides the “Money and Budget”, Citi is also actively supporting other JA Romania projects such as: “Banks in Action” – dedicated to high school and university students, the “Economics for Leaders” summer school – dedicated to students and teachers.
