Sunday, May 15, 2011

Hoover Students Achieve EverFi Certification – For Free

hooverAlmost 100 Hoover High Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) students received EverFi certification this week after completing a free six-hour performance-based course tailored to both state and national requirements. Topics include banking, savings, budgeting, taxes, insurance, loans and understanding a credit score.

The web-based program is designed to teach students the key concepts of financial literacy, using virtual worlds, rich media and animation to bring more than 600 financial concepts to life. There is no cost to students or the school, thanks to a partnerships established with regional supporters. For more information, please contact Lance Larson, CCTE Program Specialist, at (858) 503-1756 or llarson@sandi.net.