Financial Education Class Participant Receives $50 Savings Account

Lavern McDonald of Mounds received a $50 savings account as a successful participant in Shawnee Community College's "Your Money and Your Life" program. The class focuses on providing low- and moderate-income residents a chance to learn the skills needed to successfully manage their finances for life. Students can sign up for the free class today, or just show up for any class! Through the program, participants will receive helpful advice and discover new ways to achieve your financial goals.

The next class will run 6 to 8 p.m., June 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 on the SCC main campus and are open to anyone interested. The program is sponsored by SCC Adult Education and the First State Bank of Olmstead. Drawing for one $50 savings account at the First State Bank of Olmsted will be given away during at the conclusion of the class. For more information, please call James Darden at 618-634-3325.