Financial Education Program - Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union

BUILD FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE
At KTVAECU^®, we're passionate about financial education! Our mission is to help you grow financially. We accomplish this through financial education workshops tailored to meet the unique needs of every group we serve - from students who want to learn the basics of money to adults who need to navigate loans and debt.

That's where KTVAECU Financial Education Program comes in! We offer learning opportunities through:

Customizable workshops
Certified instructors
Options for all ages

WHO ARE WE?

KTVAECU instructors are certified by the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC).

That means we'll provide you with qualified, nationally accredited financial education you can trust. We bring the learning to you and customize workshops to meet your financial goals. Whether on-site at your location or one of our hosted sessions, we'll make learning and growing easy. Contact us to schedule a workshop or to learn more about our financial education programs!

WHAT WE DO

KTVAECU offers several FREE workshops for all ages and experience levels.

Account Management
Get guidance on which financial products are right for you.
Budgeting
Find out how to spend and save your way to a healthier financial future.
Credit Profile
Know all about credit scores and how to build, maintain, or establish yours.
Economic & Government Influences
Learn about tax categories and how they translate to your yearly filings.
Education & Skill Development
Find out more about student debt and get the skills you need to manage it.

Financial Psychology
Learn more about how attitudes and beliefs shape your money habits.
Fraud Awareness
Stay a step ahead of fraudsters with tips and tricks to protect yourself.
Jobs & Career
From first jobs to next steps, learn how to prepare for your future.
Loans & Debt
Discover the basics of loans, debt payoff strategies, and more.
Starting a Business
Immerse yourself in advice from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

KTVAECU MYCULIFE^TM

Step into a real-life financial scenario with KTVAECU MYCULIFE, a FREE immersive simulation tailored for participants of all ages. Whatever topic you learn, you'll reap the results of realistic financial decisions. Some of our most popular topics include:

Create a budget
Manage income
Plan for your future

Brooke Wells MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

Brooke Wells has been a KTVAECU employee since 2016. She began as a teller and helped Members find solutions to all kinds of financial questions. Today, Brooke helps develop training programs for KTVAECU employees, serves as Coordinator for KTVAECU's Simply Smart Foundation for Education, and uses her NFEC certification to spread the message of financial education. Brooke uses her experience and education to guide participants of all ages and learning levels toward success in each workshop with lectures, hands-on activities, and more!

Learn More About Brooke

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IS THIS A FREE SERVICE?

Absolutely. All financial education workshops and sessions are free.
ARE VIRTUAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE?

Yes! We conduct virtual financial education sessions through Zoom.
WHAT AGE GROUPS CAN PARTICIPATE?

Workshops are customizable for all ages, from grade school to adults!
HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS WILL EACH SESSION ACCOMMODATE? IS THERE A PARTICIPANT MINIMUM?

Sessions are flexible and suit groups of any size! There is no participant minimum.
DO YOU PROVIDE SESSION MATERIALS (HANDOUTS, SUPPLIES, ETC.)?

Yes! We provide the curriculum and the materials necessary to complete each session.

WHAT DO OTHER PEOPLE THINK?

Look at what some past participants of KTVAECU Financial Education Program have had to say!

"Having Brooke and her team come and engage with your classes is a fantastic addition to the students' learning. They have done an awesome job each time we have had them speak."

Christie, Sevier County High School

"It was very beneficial to my students. I think it was really good."

Chase, Sullivan East High School