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It's officially that time of year where we enter the darkness that is Washington's fall/winter. With winter quickly approaching comes several opportunities to share financial education resources. From how to avoid holiday fraud, making a budget for yourself and your loved ones, and how to save for the new year! In this issue of the newsletter, there are updates on planning for the Next Generation Financial Leaders 2025, November webinars, an announcement on FAFSA, and much more!  

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Just a reminder, DFI's outreach coordinator Nathan Spiecker provides financial education workshops statewi <[email protected]>de - in both English and Spanish! If you are looking for someone to help provide outreach in your community, contact Nathan at [email protected] or fill out a presentation request form [ [link removed] ].

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*DFI's Second Annual Next Generation Financial Leaders - Summer 2025!*

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The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is working with bank and credit union association partners to offer our second annual leadership program June 23-26, 2025. The event will be conducted at the University of Washington - Tacoma campus.

The workshop will:


* Highlight how a participant's education, interests and experience may fit into one of the many roles in a bank, credit union or at DFI as an industry regulator.
* Match up participants one-on-one with a mentor, providing a direct connection into the industry as attendees determine their future career opportunities.
* Industry leaders will share insight about:
* Their career path into financial services, lending, finance, and investing.
* Career growth opportunities and how organizations seek and hire new talent.
* Upcoming trends for the industry, including fintech and cybersecurity.
* The importance of financial education and outreach in Washington State.

To learn more, visit the Next Generation Financial Leaders [ [link removed] ] website - we'll update the site as more information is available. 

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*10B Campaign Continuing Through the Holidays - Learn How to Identify, Prevent, and Report $ Fraud!*

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DFI is extending our statewide 10B Financial Fraud Prevention ad campaign through the holidays and into the new year. Our hope is we'll reach more people in Washington State with information on how to Identify, Prevent and Report Financial Fraud. (Did you know only about 15% of victims actually report financial fraud?) We all know scammers love to do their dirty work during the holidays - please help us help your clients, coworkers, family and friends. Share the campaign website with them: [link removed]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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*Office of State Treasurer Financial Wellness 101 Workshops*

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In partnership with WorkSource of Thurston County [ [link removed] ], the Office of the State Treasurer provides financial Wellness one-on-one workshops in an effort to enhance financial education and empower individuals in Washington. These workshops educate participants on financial goal setting, budgeting, saving, credit management, and identity theft prevention and awareness. Attendees can participate either in person at WorkSource of Thurston County or online, making it accessible to people across the state. By equipping individuals with essential financial knowledge this partnership contributes to building a financially resilient community.

November workshops:

Financial Wellness 101 - Part B: Credit & Debt

Thursday, Nov. 7 @ 2-4 p.m.

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Financial Wellness 101 - Part C: Consumer Cautions

Tuesday, Nov. 19 @ 9-11 a.m.

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*WA529 Knowledge Cafe Webinars*

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The WA529 Knowledge Cafe is a virtual learning center, where you can attend webinars to learn about the Washington College Savings Plans (The GET Program and DreamAhead Plan), ask questions and gather resources that support educational goals. There will be questions and answers time that will be available for all sessions to ask questions.

Register for a webinar:

Nov. 5, 2024 @ 12 p.m. Register [ [link removed] ] Nov. 19, 2024 @ 12 p.m. Register [ [link removed] ] Dec. 10, 2024 @ 12 p.m. Register [ [link removed] ]

 

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*Financial Education Grant Opportunity!*

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Financial education is vital for navigating today's complex economic landscape, and FEPPP has the opportunity to empower teachers' and students' futures with an iGrant.

The goal of the grant is to support school districts increasing financial education and sustaining its impact. Grant activities may include integrating financial education into courses and classrooms, teacher professional development in financial education, and developing community engagement opportunities. Grant applications are available through EGMS.

Learn more about this opportunity on FEPPP's flyer. [ [link removed] ]

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2025-26 financial aid applications to open in December 2024

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After significant delays and technical issues with the 2024-25 FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education announced a delayed launch with additional testing for the 2025-26 application. High school seniors and others planning to attend college or career training during the 2025-26 school year can begin applying for aid in December 2024. Students and families can take steps now to plan and prepare.

Read more on the Washington Student Achievement Council [ [link removed] ] website. 

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*International Fraud Awareness Week Nov. 17-23*

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_What is Fraud Week?_

International Fraud Awareness Week, or Fraud Week, was established by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners [ [link removed] ] (ACFE) in 2000 as a dedicated time to raise awareness about fraud. The week-long campaign encourages business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education. 

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