We help the Tucson community and future generations build personal financial capability and take charge of life decisions by empowering, educating, and connecting with youth.
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It's time to register for the annual Arizona Financial Face-Off! Groups of five to fifteen students from organizations that received the four core workshops are eligible to participate! The deadline to apply is February 21, 2017. Click here to apply & learn more about AFF.
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Good luck and a huge congratulations to our graduating Take Charge Cat, Tony!
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This December, Tony graduated with his degree in retailing and consumer sciences, along with a minor in Spanish. He plans to obtain his series 7 General Securities license, followed by his series 66 licenses that will enable him to become a certified investment advisor representative. Tony is seeking to work as a financial advisor in Northern California. We are incredibly proud of Tony and will miss him greatly!
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We're proud to welcome our new Take Charge Cats!
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Left to right: Simone, Shreya, Angela, Luis, Justin, Shanna, Arlinne, Anthony
Click here to read more about these new cats!
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2016 Fall Recap
This semester alone, the Cats led 224 workshops in Tucson!
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Consumer Jungle is a contest we hold each semester for students to share how they feel or contribute to a financial topic we choose. Students have the choice to submit a poem, essay, or short story. Best of all, they have the chance to win an Amazon gift card. Keep updated regarding our contest this semester by visiting the website.
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Congratulations to our Consumer Jungle Contest winner this semester, Anna Keniston, from Maury High School, in Norfolk, Virginia for writing the article, "Saving for Silence".
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Check out our Car Smart App and download it to your electronic devices! It's a great game that allows students to understand the process of purchasing a used car. Click here to learn more about it!
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Our Curriculum
The Take Charge Cats offer a variety of workshops to build financial literacy! Call us today to schedule a workshop, or schedule online! 2017 scheduling is open.
High School/ College
- Spending Plans
- Savings
- Credit Reports
- Credit Cards
- Invest In Yourself
- Identity Theft
- Jobs and Paychecks
Middle School
- Spending Plans
- Savings
- Credit and Identity Theft
- Invest In Yourself
Click here to book a workshop today!
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Interested in being a Take Charge Cat? We are hiring this spring! The Wildcat Job Listing is 79379, and the deadline to apply is March 27th. Click here to apply.
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Contact Us
Take Charge America Institute
The University of Arizona
P.O. Box 2100078
Tucson, AZ 85721
takechargecats.org
Torey Ligon
vkligon@email.arizona.edu
520-626-5376
Caitlyn Francis
cnfrancis@email.arizona.edu
520-621-8579
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