"Education is the Key, to unlock the golden door to Freedom." - George Washington Carver
HIGH SCHOOL FINANCIAL LITERACY
Ortus Academy delivers innovative financial literacy programs in Maryland schools, companies, and organizations.
Ortus means rising from the East, new beginning, or revolution. Our company started in East Baltimore, and we believe in revolution in financial education.
This is why, in addition to teaching all of the fundamentals of money, we love to dive deep into the beliefs, habits, and personality of money. We teach young adults how to make better financial decisions, and facilitate education and career planning.
Money Club is a program designed to put the power of financial intelligence in the hands of young adults.
Programs include topics such as:
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Making informed financial decisions.
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Relating careers, education, and income.
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Planning, budgeting, and managing money.
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Managing risks and preserving wealth.
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Creating passive income, saving, and investing.
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Fundamentals like banking, taxes, & paychecks.
Ortus Academy's Financial Literacy Programs in Maryland include a range of offerings to meet your school, organization, family, or company's needs:
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Online Courses
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In-Person Experiences
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Professional Development
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Training Workshops
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Speaking Engagements
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Financial Coaching
Ortus Academy has delivered engaging financial literacy programs in Maryland to over 1,800 students in over 30 schools and organizations, in these counties:
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Baltimore City
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Baltimore County
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Anne Arundel
Partnered with Organizations such as:
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Works with Clients such as:
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People who take our interactive courses report greater interest and motivation in personal finance, and more understanding of money.
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Hands on learning of one of life’s most valuable and difficult lessons
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Pre & Post-Game test to evaluate their learning and track their progress
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Opportunities to have discussions about their future with college students
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Financial Coaches to educate, lead, and support a Money Club experience
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A report of how students performed, compared across classes or grades
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Takeaway resources for students, plus free Guide and toolkit for parents
Teachers love the level of engagement and fun it brings to the class.
Parents love the enhanced level of conversations about money, the planning for education and careers, and an increased awareness from their kids about how money is earned, spent, taxed, and invested.
Students love how relatable and applicable it is to their lives, and they enjoy watching sharp videos, playing interactive games, and increasing their scores.
Money Club is all about empowering students to be financially intelligent.
Contact us to discuss a program that fits your school, organization, or company, and we will be happy to assist you to deliver financial education!
1,800+
STUDENTS
30
SCHOOLS + ORGANIZATIONS
7
COUNTIES IN MD
90%
STUDENT REVIEW
10
LEVELS OF MONEY CLUB
32%
AVERAGE IMPROVEMENT
2015
DATE FOUNDED
COACHED
Bring our motivating educational team to coach your students to financial literacy and success!
EFFECTIVE
Financial decision scores increase by 32% and gameplay net worth by 42% on average.
EFFICIENT
Options for in-person events, training teachers, or totally online courses.
APPLICABLE
Takeaway worksheets, resources, and digital toolkits to take action in the real world.
Single Classroom to Full School Access
Options for In-Person Event, Facilitated Training, or fully Online Courses
Meets or Exceeds Standard for Financial Literacy in all 50 States