The Illinois Jump$tart Coalition believes that all K-12 students and young adults need to have the financial capability necessary to make informed financial decisions.
Mission Statement: The Mission of the Illinois Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy is to be a catalyst for enhancing the financial capability of young people through cooperation, collaboration and communication among Members.
To achieve our Mission, we have adopted the following goals:
The Illinois Jump$tart Coalition is a proud affiliate of the National Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The National Jump$tart Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., was first convened in 1995 and consists of over 200 organizations committed to improving the financial literacy of America's youth. For more information, visit their website at www.jumpstart.org.
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