Fidelity Launches 3 Programs to Boost Financial Literacy

Fidelity Investments announced this week that it is introducing several initiatives to tap the engagement of about 74,000 of its associates, who want to help make a difference in the communities they serve.

“Improving financial literacy and building lifelong financial skills is the first step to financial mobility — and through financial mobility, we can strengthen financial futures for all and realize positive change for the next generation,” Pamela Everhart, head of the firm’s regional public affairs, inclusion and impact, said in a statement.

The Programs

One of Fidelity’s initiatives is FinEd Champion, an associate engagement program that will offer enhanced financial education training to volunteers, enabling them to make direct student impact in classrooms and in their community.

The program’s resources include talking points, games and online learning modules. Participants will have access to volunteer opportunities in their region, receive professional development and be connected with other FinEd champions.

More than 500 associates enrolled in the first month of recruitment, according to Fidelity.