Capitol One and Junior Achievement Drive Financial Literacy to New Heights

Capital One and Junior Achievement have joined forces to promote financial literacy in New Orleans. Under the partnership, elementary school students are taught lessons in financial education, work readiness and entrepreneurship.

Capital One and Junior Achievement have both been long supportrts of financial capability. While traditional banking services remain at the core of Capital One’s work, the bank also has committed to providing individuals and families quality financial education through its “Investing for Good” initiative. Capital One also has been focused disproportionately on kids with respect to its financial literacy strategy. The bank’s philosophy is that personal financial education and management are essential components for economic success as kids move into adulthood and beyond.

Likewise, Junior Achievement also has a long history of supporting financial education. In addition to its Capital One partnership, Junior Achievement also just partnered with the Allstate Foundation to roll out the Save USA initiative. Industry watchers contend that these types of partnerships are poised to have a significant positive impact on financial literacy in the months and years ahead.