FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2003
Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

Wolfson High School students placed in “Jeopardy!” on October 8
Local planners, UNF and Florida Community College offer career path and scholarship

Wolfson High School students in the school’s Academy of Finance program will get to show off their financial prowess, earn “funny money,” win prizes and learn the steps on the path to a career in financial planning at a special presentation in their classes on October 8.

In recognition of National Financial Planning Week, Oct. 6-10, the Jacksonville Chapter of the Financial Planning Association (FPA), the University of North Florida and Florida Community College are presenting a program that explains the financial planning programs offered by each school and how to pursue a career in financial planning. The plans for a Summer Personal Finance Institute for Teens will be announced as part of the program.

In addition to explaining the programs and careers available for students to pursue, the presentation has two additional high points. First, a new scholarship program sponsored by the Jacksonville FPA chapter will be announced by representatives from FPA; and second, students will participate in a game of “Financial Jeopardy!” to test their knowledge and share it with classmates. Prize “funny” money will add some interest as the students can select prizes—and “buy” financial advice from experts on hand.

The program will be presented to two groups of students at Wolfson High School, first at 7:15-8:45 a.m. and again from 9-10:30 a.m.

Wolfson High School is located at 7000 Powers Avenue.