With deep roots in the Northwest, Biz Kid$ is a national financial literacy initiative that teaches youth about money and business. Biz Kid$ helps young people develop life skills in the areas of financial education, money management, and entrepreneurship. The Northwest Credit Union Foundation is proud to support credit unions in offering Biz Kid$ to students across Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.

For the 2021-2022 school year, the Northwest Credit Union Foundation is offering the Biz Kid$ Program and optional Business Plan Competition for both middle and high school students.

Biz Kid$ Program Details

• Program provides access to the Biz Kid$ toolkit including outreach materials, lesson plans, corresponding Biz Kid$ episodes, and additional financial education resources
• 12 lessons available for middle and high school students, aligned with state standards
• Flexible curriculum that can be offered in small units and adapted for remote learning environments
• Resources available for students to participate in an optional Business Plan Competition

The Northwest Credit Union Foundation’s 2021-2022 Biz Kid$ Program is made possible, in part, by support from the National Credit Union Foundation.