Students prepare for their future by completing a financial literacy program

Crystal Goodwin ECB Publishing, Inc. Students at JCS had the opportunity to enroll in the Rural Youth Financial Literacy Program sponsored by the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce and CareerSource Capital Region. This nine-week program is designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world by offering students hands-on experience with financial planning and investing. Running from December 2025 to February 2026, the program offered lessons and a roadmap for the future.