The Four Cornerstones of Financial Literacy curriculum was developed for use by agencies that serve low-income individuals and families, to teach economic empowerment skills and financial knowledge using a learning-circle group method. It is not intended to provide any specific legal, tax, or investment advice for individual situations, but is a road map and resource to help people find their way into financial well-being.

This is a two-day “train-the-trainer” workshop on the Four Cornerstones of Financial Literacy curriculum and the learning circle method, a technique that builds upon the life experiences of participants. Training participants will learn the technical financial information included in the curriculum, and gain skills in facilitating training and group sessions for people with low incomes.

Because training relies heavily on attendee participation and interactive exercises, participants must attend both training days. Participants will receive the Four Cornerstones curriculum, which can be integrated into financial literacy education and self-sufficiency services that their agencies provide. Attendees will be asked to participate in evaluation efforts to measure the usefulness and effectiveness of the training.

The two-day training will be held April 9, 2019 from 9:30 am - 5:00 pm and April 10, 2019 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Comfort Inn in Bismarck, ND.

An application for social work CEUS has been submitted to the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners and is waiting for approval.