KB Financial Public Interest Foundation Launches University Student Volunteer Group as 'Children's Economic Mentors' for Economic and Financial Education

After-School Economic Education Program
Launched at 75 Elementary Schools Nationwide

KB Financial Public Interest Foundation announced on September 2 that it held the launch ceremony for the 25th class of the 'Polaris+ University Student Volunteer Group,' which provides after-school economic and financial education to elementary school students.

At the 'KB-YMCA University Student Economic and Financial Volunteer Group Polaris+ 25th Integrated Launch Ceremony' held on the 28th at the KB Kookmin Bank Cheonan Training Center Auditorium, university student volunteers are taking a commemorative photo. Provided by KB Financial Group

This volunteer group is jointly operated by the KB Foundation and the National Council of YMCAs of Korea. Starting this month, the members are conducting 'KB Star Economic Class' as after-school programs at 75 elementary schools nationwide.

The classes consist of reading discussions using fairy tales on economic and financial topics, experiential activities such as role-playing and games, and quiz games utilizing the metaverse.

A representative from KB Financial Public Interest Foundation stated, "Since its first implementation in 2013, it has become a leading youth economic and financial education program where university students and elementary students grow together every year." The representative added, "We will continue to create social value and support healthy financial lives for future generations through financial education in collaboration with local communities."

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