Goal: Support Manitoba teachers in their efforts to help prepare students to undertake their future economic and financial decisions and actions with confidence and competence.
The “Building Futures” project aims to integrate a basic economic and financial education into the Manitoba curriculum in grades 4-10. Manitoba is the lead province for The Building Futures project. The project is now underway in Saskatchewan and Ontario as well.
The project also aims to help teachers develop students’ enterprising skills – ones that they can apply to any activity in life. …read more
To apply to any endeavour in life
Understanding the “Big Picture” and key topics
Including investments in education and training
Managing debt and avoiding debt problems
Sources of money – including employment and self-employment
Managing the present to help build a future
Helping students take control
Developing decision-making skills
The following links are provided to support teachers with research, surveys, data, etc. related to economic, financial, and enterprising capability.
By Registering, teachers in Manitoba can request a copy of the Building Futures in Manitoba “Teacher’s Kit” (see below). In addition, your school will be added to the list of schools participating. Our goal is to reach at least 80% of Manitoba schools over three years.
