The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with George Brown College to offer a virtual workshop designed to help improve the financial education and capability of University and... Read More

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with George Brown College to offer a virtual workshop designed to help improve the financial education and capability of University and College students. Coming out of this workshop you will have a much better understanding of how much you can spend on a house, the multitude of government programs to assist you and the other service providers who can help you in this major purchase. Roughly 2/3 of Canadians own their own home. Buying a home will likely be the largest investment you make in your life and this workshop will help you better understand the steps to buying a house so you can approach this major life decision with confidence.

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with George Brown College to offer a virtual workshop designed to help improve the financial education and capability of University and... Read More

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with George Brown College to offer a virtual workshop designed to help improve the financial education and capability of University and College students. Coming out of this workshop you will have a better understanding of how setting goals can help lead to more financial security, different methods to budget and how savings needs to be a key component of a budget. You will also have a better understanding of Canada’s tax system and possible ways to invest more tax efficiently. Another aspect will be learning some great tips to help you with your spending which will enable you to build a more effective budget and let you take more control of your money.

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with George Brown College to offer a virtual workshop designed to help improve the financial education and capability of University and... Read More

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with George Brown College to offer a virtual workshop designed to help improve the financial education and capability of University and College students. Coming out of this workshop you will have a better idea as to the transformation that is occurring in the workplace and the skills you will need to succeed in your career. Times are changing and the global pandemic has accelerated workplace transformation. This workshop will provide you with tools to help you research how things are changing in the sector you are looking to work in and start your thinking towards how you can make that sector to enable you to be in high demand in the workforce.

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with George Brown College to offer a series of virtual workshops, designed to help improve the financial education and capability of... Read More

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with George Brown College to offer a series of virtual workshops, designed to help improve the financial education and capability of University and College students. Coming out of this workshop you will have a better understanding on various programs available to help you pay for your education, why it’s important to pay off credit cards in full monthly, how to improve your credit score and how to manage your debt so as to reduce your financial stress. From scholarships, grants and bursaries to loans and earned income, there are many ways to acquire funds to pay for this investment in your future. However, you have to be careful; it’s easy to fall into the debt trap. This module will give you the confidence to pursue your goals by helping you understand good and bad debt and the implications of a bad credit rating. ​

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with the University of Waterloo to offer a virtual workshop designed to help improve the financial education and capability of University... Read More

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) has partnered with the University of Waterloo to offer a virtual workshop designed to help improve the financial education and capability of University and College students. Coming out of this workshop you will have a much better understanding of how much you can spend on a house, the multitude of government programs to assist you and the other service providers who can help you in this major purchase. Roughly 2/3 of Canadians own their own home. Buying a home will likely be the largest investment you make in your life and this workshop will help you better understand the steps to buying a house so you can approach this major life decision with confidence.