Junior Achievement South Western Ontario (JA SWO) is celebrating a major funding boost that will help bring financial education to more students across the region. Canada Life has renewed its partnership with a $120,000 investment over the next two years, supporting hands-on financial health programs for youth.
The funding arrives at a time when families are facing rising living costs, evolving job markets, and increasing financial pressure. JA SWO says strong financial literacy skills are more important than ever for young people preparing for adulthood.
“Financial literacy is no longer a ‘nice-to-have,’ it is essential,” said Karen Gallant, President and CEO of JA South Western Ontario. “Canada Life’s support strengthens our ability to deliver hands-on learning experiences that help students feel confident about budgeting, credit, saving and investing.”
The investment will help launch an updated Investment Strategies program for high school students, featuring new digital tools and an improved personal investment activity. It will also support popular programs such as More Than Money, Dollars with Sense, and Economics for Success.
Canada Life’s contribution will allow JA SWO to deliver 60 financial learning experiences to 1,800 students each year, with a focus on schools identified as having higher percentages of vulnerable youth.
