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Central Bank bringing financial literacy education to participating NKY schools – through BANZAI – NKyTribune

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Central Bank & Trust Co. is bringing financial literacy education to over 2,740 students and residents in several Kentucky counties, including Northern Kentucky.

Students at 24 schools and the surrounding community have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of their home or classroom using any internet-enabled device. At a time when a solid foundation of practical financial knowledge is critical, these resources will make a huge impact on users.

Northern Kentucky schools participating include Larry Ryle High School, Jones Middle School, Holmes High School, and Lloyd High School.

Through the Banzai online courses, students try out managing a budget, saving for a goal, and dealing with unexpected financial pitfalls. Teachers are able to easily monitor and grade student progress remotely. Other resources, which include articles, calculators, and personalizable Coach sessions, explain everything from the basics of filing your taxes to how health insurance works. These resources are available at centralbankky.teachbanzai.com/wellness.

“Thanks to Central Bank & Trust Co., area students will now have access to a wide array of courses and resources designed to help prepare them for our increasingly complex world,” says Morgan Vandagriff, co-founder of Banzai. “We wouldn’t be able to provide these tools without their support.”

Central Bank & Trust Co. has worked with Banzai to build financial literacy in the community by investing time, money, industry experience, and a variety of bank resources. Now, they’re taking their commitment to education a step further. Through their help, students have access to Banzai learning tools, virtual or in-classroom presentations from a Central Bank & Trust Co. expert, and even class visits to a branch to see it all in person.

Banzai resources are used by over 120,000 teachers across the U.S. These…

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