With the Covid-19 pandemic upending the local, state and national economy, current students could face a more uncertain financial future when they graduate. As part of its annual Share the Love Event, Schomp Subaru partnered with the Aurora Public Schools (APS) Foundation to make a unique contribution to Aurora students to ensure their financial future stays bright. The dealership donated more than $30,000 from its auto sales to expand finance education in APS.
One school which will benefit from the donation is Mrachek Middle School. Currently, Mrachek students can take personal financial literacy (PFL) as an elective, but the donation will allow the school to expand its program. Mrachek PFL teacher Tawnya Smith said giving more students the opportunity to learn how to budget, how to save and how to plan for financial success is invaluable.
Mrachek Principal Michelle Davis said, "As I listened to my own children and their friends discussing what they wished they had learned in school, basic financial literacy was often mentioned. When I was expanding elective offerings, parents were very supportive of the idea. Not only could a financial literacy course address math and social studies standards, it also had the potential to meet an identified need. As we move into the 2021-2022 school year, our goal is to provide the class to all 7th grade students and then continue that opportunity in future years."
In addition to supporting the PFL program at Mrachek, the donation will help expand or create similar programs at other APS schools and provide funding for teacher training. Schomp Subaru says it’s grateful to know the donation will help alleviate any anxiety students may have about their financial futures and help prepare them to be a successful part of the workforce.