Fort Walton Beach High School and the Okaloosa County Public Schools Foundation
hosted the second annual ‘Reality Check’, a financial education program aimed at teaching high school students about financial literacy, fiscal responsibility, and budgeting for the real world.
The event was made possible by a grant from Wells Fargo and was held in the new multi-purpose building at the high school.
Throughout the morning, students from 9th to 12th grades participated in an activity where they were randomly assigned occupations, salaries, and credit scores.
The event provided students with a glimpse into real-life financial decision-making as they visited booths staffed by community partners and volunteers from various industries, including insurance agencies, mortgage lending, auto lending, finance, retail, and communications.