The Kansas City Fed’s Student Board of Directors (SBOD) program is now accepting applications from junior and senior high school students in Denver and Sheridan School Districts!
What is the SBOD?
The SBOD program is a program during the 2015-2016 school year that will prepare students to become knowledgeable citizens by increasing their understanding of economic, financial and occupational topics through collaboration with peers and business leaders.
The goal of the program is to:
· Foster a broad understanding of the role of the Federal Reserve and its importance in daily life
· Develop financial responsibility and money management skills
· Promote networking and connections among peers that build teamwork, respect and trust
· Provide exposure to a wider variety of career opportunities and professional interactions
· Enhance leadership and life skills
· Create professional ambassadors between the Federal Reserve and school districts
What is the application process?
· The SBOD program is open to junior or senior high school students from any Denver or Sheridan Public High School.
· Students are selected based on academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities, student essay and teacher/administrator recommendation.
· Applications packets are due Friday, October 9.
Visit our website with more details: https://www.kansascityfed.org/education/foreducators/student-board. A new and improved video featuring students from last year’s program will be up in a few days.
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