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 GoWest Foundation is proud to support credit unions in offering Biz Kid$ to students across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.

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