Youth Financial Literacy Classroom Presentations (Kindergarten through 12th grade) Suncoast offers free classroom presentations that teach various components of financial literacy to all grade levels. From teaching a Kindergarten class about the value of each coin to teaching a group of senior high school students about establishing credit…we've got it covered! High School Student-Run Branch Program In an effort to increase financial literacy among students, Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union began this program in 2002 and currently sponsors branches in 6 high schools. The program consists of opening and operating a branch with limited functioning inside a high school or college. Students are instructed on how to run the branch, performing duties such as accepting account applications, taking deposits, giving on-line banking demonstrations and explaining credit union products and services. The students also participate in quarterly seminars on various financial topics and are given training on customer service skills. Each student-run branch is given a budget, formulates their own marketing campaigns and is given opportunities throughout the year to earn incentives and to compete with the other student-run branches. Student-run branch are typically open twice a week during school lunches and are overseen by a credit union employee who is there to assist and answer questions. As additional support for the participating schools, Suncoast sponsors numerous school functions and installs an ATM on campus once a 10% membership goal is met. Middle School Mad About Money Target Audience - 8th Grade - National Theatre for Children actors combine high energy sketch comedy with improvisation based on audience suggestions. Through the skits the students are taught to prioritize needs and wants, the difference between cash and credit, investing wisely and the importance of forming a savings habit. Credit Union employees offer to follow-up with the students by holding interactive seminars. Workbooks are provided to each student and staff member in attendance.