Getting A Reality Check with Financial Literacy

During this session, participants will discover the powerful financial literacy planning tool known as the TWC Texas Reality Check, which can help students gain a true understanding of the cost-of-living expenses. With this tool, students can estimate the amount of money they will need to earn to sustain their lifestyles. <br> Myrna Irene Garcia assists youth with career and education exploration and provides access to up-to-date labor market data. She collaborates with local educational institutions, business partners, community partners, and chambers of commerce to establish the alignment between education, workforce training, and industry demand. Her focus is to empower students to make informed decisions, guided by the organization's core values of integrity, innovation, inclusion, and impact.