Workshops
The 2020-2021 school year workshops are over. Check back in 2021 fall!
You can view past workshops at the bottom of this page.
Quick Info - Please Read!
Upcoming workshops are listed in the section below
RSVP by clicking the "See More" button under the workshop you want to join.
The event description will be at the bottom of the page once you click "See More", so make sure to scroll down and read it. There, you will find a summary of what we will be doing in the workshop, and the link to join the Google Meet will also be posted there 24 hours before the workshop is scheduled.
Google Meet link
An email will be sent out 24 hours before the workshop is scheduled to all the people who RSVP before then.
For those who RSVP after, or cannot find the email, the link to join the Google Meet will also be posted in the event description, which is at the bottom of the page when you click "See More" for the workshop that you are trying to join.
If it is the day of the workshop, and you cannot find the link in either of those places, email us at moneynotmagic@gmail.com and we will send you the link.
You can view a list of all the past workshops at the bottom of the page.
For a more detailed explanation of the above and additional information, please scroll down to the sections below. There's a good chance that any question you may have is answered below.
About the Workshops
We know that tweens and teens are very busy, so each of our workshops is only thirty minutes long, and there will be a total of fifteen workshops offered biweekly. They will be conducted virtually through Google Meet, and we ask that you join the call in the five minutes prior to the scheduled start time so that we can begin punctually. For every workshop we will have at least two instructors that will be teaching or leading activities. There’s no pressure at all to attend every single workshop that we offer. Each workshop will have a description of what we will be doing, so you can pick which workshops you want to attend.
How Do I Join A Workshop?
Upcoming Workshops will appear at the top of this page (Workshops tab). All workshops will be entirely virtual, and we will meet via Google Meet. Hover over the specific workshop you're interested in to see a quick teaser. Click "See More" to RSVP, view the full event description of what we will be doing during the workshop, and find the time and date of the workshop. Google Meet links will be posted in the event description for anyone who wants to join, regardless of whether or not you RSVP'd. However, you will only be able to earn points for that workshop if you RSVP for the event beforehand on our website (accessible through the "See More" button)! Reminders will be sent out via email three days before the workshop and an invitation to join the Google Meet will be sent a day before to those who RSVP.
How Do I Earn Prizes?
We developed a point system wherein you can earn points throughout our workshops and blog. The three participants who have the most points at the end of the fifteen workshops will receive prizes. First place can pick anything of their choice from Amazon.com that costs up to $25 (including shipping). Second place can pick anything of their choice from Amazon.com that costs up to $10 (including shipping). Third place will receive a free paperback copy of our book Growing Your Money Tree: An Introduction to Personal Finance.
Who Can Attend?
Our workshops will be created with middle-school and high-school students as the target audience. However, that does not mean that someone else cannot attend. We welcome people of all ages and backgrounds. The only requirement is that the participant must be relatively fluent in English (all our workshops will be conducted in English) and have access to Google Meet, a video-communication service developed by Google. (You do not need a Google account to participate, although it is strongly recommended.) Even if you are in your twenties, but need help with your personal finances, you’re also welcome!
Safety
For your physical safety, all our workshops will be conducted online for the 2021-2022 academic year in light of the pandemic. Not only are we concerned about your physical safety, but we are also concerned about emotional safety. Thus, we will make sure that our workshops are a safe and non-judgemental space where participants are able to express their opinions. That means that if someone is being disruptive or rude, we will ask them to leave the meeting. If ever at a time you feel that you are being attacked by another individual, do not hesitate to speak up or let one of our instructors know, and we will address the issue. There will always be at least two instructors, so no participant will ever be alone in a one-on-one situation.
2020-2021 Workshops
Dec 30, 2020, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMGoogle MeetThis is going to be a fun, relaxed workshop where we'll be learning about alternative ways to earn money. Do you have a talent? You could try busking. Are you good a making things? You could sell something. Either way, join this workshop to show off your skills!
Dec 18, 2020, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMGoogle MeetMaybe you’ve heard about the stock market. Maybe you’ve heard people talk about their portfolios, or the Dow. Maybe you have no idea what a stock market even is. If that’s the case, join this workshop where we’ll be teaching you the basics of investing in the stock market.
Nov 20, 2020, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMGoogle MeetA bank is this building where you can put money in an take money out, right? Okay, now what else do you know about banks? Can't think of anything? Then join this workshop to learn more. We'll show you the basics of how banks work so you can understand how to use banks to your advantage.
Nov 06, 2020, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMGoogle MeetOur world would look completely foreign to a time traveler from a year ago. A lot has changed due to the pandemic, and personal finance is no exception! In this workshop, we'll be exploring the good, the bad, and the inbetween of COVID's impact on finance.
Fri, Oct 23Google MeetOct 23, 2020, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMGoogle MeetOct 23, 2020, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PMGoogle MeetTo many, finance seems to be a mystical thing where people seem to create money out of thin air. However, we're going to be pulling back the curtains to reveal the smoke and mirrors behind this magic trick. Join this workshop to learn about our story and the importance of financial literacy.