What a joy to see a dozen PwC US (PricewaterhouseCoopers)
consultants show up at Prescott Elementary ready to engage 3rd – 5th
graders on dollars and cents matters with lessons on “Credit & Debt”,
“Saving & Investing” and “Income & Careers.” Instead of lecturing, the PwC team invites
students to role play, with lessons aimed at using critical thinking skills in practical
real-life applications.
Over a year ago, PwC contacted Faith Network about getting
involved in the Oakland Unified School District in hopes that its Earn YourFuture
(EYF) financial literacy curriculum might be a welcome complement to the
local schools. Initial discussions led to the launching of a pilot after-school
financial literacy enrichment program at MLK Jr. Elementary, resulting in rave
reviews from Principal Roma Groves.
PwC employees have continued working with MLK Jr. Elementary
and thanks to a recent grant of $30,000
from the PwC Charitable Foundation, we look forward to continuing this work
with PwC by expanding EYF to more schools and providing career skills and
experience for students in West Oakland.
