Bank provides financial literacy education

TrailWest Bank is bringing financial literacy education to students and residents in Montana counties.

Students at 16 schools and the surrounding community have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of their home or classroom using any internet-enabled device.

Through the Banzai online courses, students try out managing a budget, saving for a goal, and dealing with unexpected financial pitfalls. Teachers are able to easily monitor and grade student progress remotely. Other resources, which include articles, calculators, and personalizable Coach sessions, explain everything from the basics of filing taxes to how health insurance works. These resources are available at trailwest.teachbanzai.com/wellness.

“Thanks to TrailWest Bank, area students will now have access to a wide array of courses and resources designed to help prepare them for our increasingly complex world,” says Morgan Vandagriff, co-founder of Banzai. “We wouldn't be able to provide these tools without their support.”

TrailWest Bank is working with Banzai to build financial literacy in the community by investing time, money, industry experience, and a variety of bank resources. Now, they’re taking their commitment to education a step further. Through their help, students have access to Banzai learning tools, virtual or in-classroom presentations from a TrailWest Bank expert, and even class visits to a branch to see it all in person.

Teachers interested in using Banzai can visit trailwest.teachbanzai.com or call 888-8-BANZAI.

For more information about Banzai visit banzai.org or for information about TrailWest Bank visit trailwest.bank