The DAISSy Research Group of the Hellenic Open University (HOU) invites young people and youth workers to participate in the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) financed by the “Empowering the youth through Financial Literacy” European project, in order to increase financial literacy through innovative, easily accessible and understandable non-formal education methodologies as well as practical activities.

It is true, that financial literacy ensures access, development and empowerment on themes of economic aspects. However, it is not always, a topic provided successfully, by official educational institutions. This is the reason why, within the framework of the above European project and under the responsibility of DAISSy-HOU, the respective MOOC was developed, which is open to all and includes educational material, presentations, relevant informative material, practical manuals, as well as self-assessment questions.

Specifically, the MOOC of the “Empowering the youth through Financial Literacy” project:

It is free of charge and is provided in English, through the online educational platform of the project, developed by DAISSy-HOU.

It starts on Monday 25^th September 2023, and has a total duration of 21 hours.

Participants who successfully complete the MOOC, receive a Certificate of completion.

It includes six (6) thematic units, as follows:

• Section 1. INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL LITERACY
• Section 2. BUDGETING
• Section 3. FUNDING
• Section 4. INVESTMENTS
• Section 5. TAXATION
• Section 6. ENTREPRENEURSHIP

It requires the expression of interest by submitting the respective form [here: https://forms.gle/3zGP23dGPAeBo2kv8] until (deadline) Wednesday 20^th September 2023.

The “Empowering the youth through Financial Literacy” is a two-year project funded by the Erasmus+ European program. Its main objective is to enhance the professional employment of young people, supporting them in acquiring financial knowledge and developing skills for a smoother integration into the labour market.

In particular, strengthening young people’s entrepreneurial capacities will help them meet everyday life challenges as workers/employees or as self-employed.

The project is implemented by a consortium of five (5)  partners representing five (5) European countries (Greece, Belgium, Spain, Poland, and Georgia). The DAISSy Research Group of the HOU, the Greek partner, is involved in all project deliverables and is responsible for the development and operation of the project’s learning platform and the development of its educational program.

For more information about the “Empowering the youth through Financial Literacy” project, as well as other actions of the DAISSy Research Group:

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